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Laxman Solai Ramanathan
Brisbane, QLD | 0403 758 532 | laxmansolai99@gmail.com
Singapore citizen | Post-study work visa (485) valid to 28 Jan 2027 | Completed National Service
SUMMARY
Mechanical engineer (BEng Hons, UQ) with 14 months of tendering, procurement and project experience in HVAC. Supported 21 tenders worth A$20M+ in 2026 and found about A$700K in savings on one package by benchmarking suppliers and negotiating price and commercial terms. Looking for procurement, estimating, contracts or project coordination roles with an employer able to sponsor.
EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer, Helevac (May 2026 – present), Brisbane
– Supported 21 tenders worth A$20M+: scope review, quantity take-offs, RFQs, quote comparison and bid levelling
– Saved about A$700K on a major HVAC package by benchmarking suppliers, comparing scopes and negotiating price and commercial terms
– Set up direct trade accounts with key suppliers, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
– Built an AI-assisted workflow that cut first drafts of scope documents from about 8 hours to about 30 minutes, with every output checked
– Prepared status reports and cost summaries
Engineering Intern, GPA Engineering (Feb – Jun 2025), Perth
– Oil and gas projects for Santos, BP, Iluka and Mitsui: design calculations, datasheets, P&ID mark-ups, isolation workpacks, pressure testing and site inspections
Engineering Intern, Gradiant (Aug – Oct 2024), Perth
– SAP budgets and WBS; P&ID review and flow and pressure calculations
EDUCATION
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, University of Queensland (2022-2024)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Singapore Polytechnic (2017-2020)
Google and Microsoft Project Management certificates (2026)
SKILLS
Tendering, RFQs, quote comparison, supplier negotiation, advanced Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, SAP
English and Tamil (fluent), basic Hindi
Education
- 2022 to 2024 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Mechanical Engineering at The University of Queensland
SKills
Experience
- 2026-10-26 to 2026-10-26 Project Engineer at Helevac Power Solutions
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5th May 2026 to present
Mechanical project engineer covering procurement, tendering and delivery of HVAC and building services across commercial and residential projects in South-East Queensland.• Saved about A$700K on a major HVAC procurement package by benchmarking suppliers, comparing scopes and negotiating price and commercial terms.
• Managed 21 tenders worth A$20M+ in 2026. This covers scope review, take-offs, supplier RFQs, quote comparison, bid pricing and submission preparation.
• Set up direct trade accounts with key suppliers, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, to improve pricing, lead times and terms. Built a 100+ contact supplier and builder directory.
• Track a minor-works quote pipeline against margin.
• Mechanical lead on a 9-storey, 25-apartment residential development. I handle RFIs, scope clarifications and coordination with head contractors, consultants and subcontractors.
• Use AI tools to draft scope documents and drawing tick-offs, cutting first drafts from about 8 hours to about 30 minutes, with every output checked before issue.
