Proposals Engineer

SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Business Development Manager you will help to plan, lead, organise and control the

POSITION INFO:

Proposal Engineer

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

SGS Bateman’s multidiscipline engineering team provides integrated engineering services for processing plants and related operations. Using proven ISO methodologies enhanced by innovative approaches, the team transforms conceptual designs into operational manual processing plants of all sizes and complexities. An extensive suite of enhanced 3-D design tools and modeling software allow our engineering team to visualize all aspects of plant development.

SGS Bateman is looking for a Proposal Engineer to plan, organise and control proposals and estimates from concept through to presentation to the client. The ideal candidate for this position will be a person with prior experience in compiling enquiry packages and adjudicating tenders and enough maturity to command respect from those he/she deals with, whilst possessing enough energy and passion. A successful history and background in the field is required, supported by Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or related field with 5 or more years’ experience in a similar role or process engineering / project execution in the EPCM/EPM environment within the mining and minerals sector.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Business Development Manager you will help to plan, lead, organise and control the Proposals Department which is responsible for the production of proposals and estimates from concept through to presentation to the client.

You will be expected to:

• Distribute enquiry documents to others involved in the proposal and estimate preparation as required.
• Obtain assistance from other departments (Engineering, Estimating, Contract Administration, Construction, etc) as required to prepare the proposal.
• Take complete responsibility for preparation/review of proposal write-ups.
• Clearly define the Scope of Work and Services offered to the Customer and identify any clarifications or exceptions to the Customer’s enquiry.
• Ensure effective communication both written and verbal for interface with client and co-workers.
• Prepare and lead the proposal meeting with supporting documentation.
• Prepare initial assessment of the technical, financial, schedule or any other unusual risks associated with the proposal.
• Maintain knowledge of approved company vendors, estimating methods as well as project execution procedures.
• Ensure the accurate, efficient and professional delivery of Proposal documentation using Company and discipline specific software applications. Excel skills require.
• Ensure engineering work complies with legal requirements of country.
• Obtain feed- back from projects for “lessons learned” to incorporate in future proposals.

Remuneration:

Full time permanent position with competitive salary, training and development, internal promotions, travel and responsibilities and an interesting global working environment.  SGS Bateman also offers a highly competitive and attractive benefits package.

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