Job Description

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Our client in the Engineering sector is seeking to recruit a Proposal Engineer who will be responsible for development of company proposals/ quotations for potential projects/ jobs. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that proposals are made to meet all specifications as regards to cost, quality, quantity and timelines.

Responsibilities:

Attend to request(s) to quote from clients with communication to clients on expression of interest to quote including clarification of needs, requirements, scope and restrictions and site visits, if necessary.
Prepare proposals/ tenders/ quotes (understanding of clients' requirements/ tender specifications/ pertinent points, design issues, engineering calculations, specifications, drawings and other required documentation). Quotations could range from small size jobs (bearing/ motor etc.) to large tenders (bidding exercise).
Ensure effective estimation of resources for proposals/ quotes - materials, labour, machinery and others.
Ensure timely request and coordination for information required for proposal development (Designs, bill of materials/ quantities, costing) from various departments.
Obtain best value prices from suppliers and contractors for materials, services & parts compare and prepare estimations.
Provide necessary clarifications to suppliers, specification corrections, modifications and additional information required.
Validate proposals/ offers with Team Lead - Proposal Manager.
Ensure necessary follow-up with client on proposals/ reasons for non-selection.
Ensure timely preparation of Project Brief for projects awarded.
Coordinate meetings with the concerned departments for internal kick-off meeting on awarded contracts.
Prepare and handover Project Dossier to Project Manager for project planning and kick off.
Provide cross departmental assistance whenever required.