SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Bids, Tenders & Proposals Engineer to join a dynamic engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the preparation, compilation and submission of competitive technical and commercial bids, tenders and proposals.
The role requires strong technical understanding, project coordination capabilities and the ability to interpret complex client requirements while ensuring that submissions are accurate, compliant and delivered within strict deadlines.
POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity exists for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Bids, Tenders & Proposals Engineer to join a dynamic engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the preparation, compilation and submission of competitive technical and commercial bids, tenders and proposals. The role requires strong technical understanding, project coordination capabilities and the ability to interpret complex client requirements while ensuring that submissions are accurate, compliant and delivered within strict deadlines. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end bid, tender and proposal preparation process. Review tender documentation, specifications and client requirements to establish submission criteria. Coordinate technical and commercial inputs from engineering, procurement, finance, project management and sales teams. Prepare detailed technical proposals, bid responses, tender documents and supporting schedules. Develop technical compliance matrices and ensure all tender requirements are addressed. Compile costing information, pricing schedules, bills of quantities and commercial submissions in collaboration with relevant departments. Identify tender risks, deviations, exclusions and contractual requirements. Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to obtain quotations and technical information. Ensure submissions meet client specifications, regulatory requirements and company standards. Manage bid submission deadlines, documentation control and tender tracking registers. Participate in tender clarification meetings, client presentations and bid review sessions. Maintain a database of tender documentation, previous submissions and proposal templates. Identify opportunities to improve bid quality, competitiveness and submission processes. Minimum Requirements BEng, BSc Engineering, BTech or relevant technical qualification. Experience in engineering bids, tenders, proposals or technical project coordination. Strong understanding of engineering principles, technical specifications and project requirements. Experience compiling technical and commercial tender submissions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word. Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple submissions and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Please send your cv to
