Proposal Engineer

Salary: £48,000 – £54,000 per year

Due to continued growth and ambitious plans for the future, my client, a large manufacturing and engineering company, are keen to appoint an experienced Proposals / Engineering Estimator.

ESSENTIAL TO APPLY

• Experienced and knowledgeable in the estimating of general engineering services, process plant and in particular pipework.

• Desirable but not essential – experience of steelwork.

• Valid full driving license.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Compile detailed and accurate material take offs from data sheets, 2D drawings, 3D Models or discussions and site visits with the client.
• Knowledge of safe site practices and procedures.
• Experience in estimating Process Pipework.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to monitor and maintain adequate levels of progress and working to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to produce comprehensive. and bespoke written presentations of a very high standard.
• Strong organisational and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent computer skills – Computer literate and competent user of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and MS Project.
• Able to think strategically and creatively.
• Excellent understanding of customer service.
• Excellent time management skills.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS & DUTIES

Take responsibility for producing good quality written proposals which clearly define our proposed scope and exclusions together with any other information required by the tender. You will also be required to manage customer expectations and take ownership of each proposal until conclusion.

Solution based approach.

Attend project walk-rounds on client sites as required to gain a good understanding of the work involved in the project being tendered.

To liaise professionally and courteously with client and colleagues and develop strong positive relationships with both.

To assess and quantify materials, labour and any other resource required to successfully carry out the requirements of the project.

To document and record all information in a format suitable to handover to Operations and as detailed in the Proposals Department Procedures.

To prepare and assist in the preparation of tender submissions and maintain high levels of presentation.

To conduct duties thoroughly to ensure the company is protected from unidentified costs during delivery.

When a bid is successful, arrange and conduct a timely Contract Review and Handover meetings with Operations in line with Proposals Department Procedures.

Identify and involve other department resources where appropriate and in line with Procedures.

Conduct all duties efficiently.

Undertake any other tasks as could reasonably be required of the Role and act in the best interests of the business at all times.

Please email an up to date CV and or phone Adam Dyson for further details.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience required, please submit your CV with supporting covering letter.

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