Proposals Engineer

SUMMARY:
A leading organisation within the mining and mineral processing equipment industry is seeking an experienced Proposals Engineer to join its technical and commercial team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing comprehensive technical and commercial proposals for mining and mineral processing equipment, ensuring that customer requirements are accurately translated into competitive, technically compliant and commercially viable solutions.

This role requires a combination of engineering knowledge, commercial awareness, proposal development experience and the ability to work closely with sales, engineering, project management and procurement teams.

POSITION INFO:
A leading organisation within the mining and mineral processing equipment industry is seeking an experienced Proposals Engineer to join its technical and commercial team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing comprehensive technical and commercial proposals for mining and mineral processing equipment, ensuring that customer requirements are accurately translated into competitive, technically compliant and commercially viable solutions. This role requires a combination of engineering knowledge, commercial awareness, proposal development experience and the ability to work closely with sales, engineering, project management and procurement teams. Key Responsibilities and Duties Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals for mining and mineral processing equipment, systems and associated solutions. Analyse customer enquiries, RFQs, tenders and technical specifications to establish project requirements. Interpret engineering drawings, equipment specifications, process requirements and technical documentation. Develop equipment proposals based on customer applications, operating conditions and process requirements. Liaise with engineering teams to establish equipment configurations, technical solutions and project scope. Prepare equipment selections, technical descriptions, scope of supply and technical compliance documentation. Compile detailed costing schedules, pricing structures, bills of quantities and commercial quotations. Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive pricing. Identify technical deviations, exclusions, assumptions and commercial risks within proposals. Ensure that proposals comply with customer specifications, industry standards and internal engineering requirements. Engage with customers to clarify technical requirements and provide suitable engineering solutions. Coordinate with sales and business development teams to ensure proposals meet customer expectations and strategic objectives. Participate in tender clarification meetings and technical discussions with customers. Support sales teams with technical presentations and proposal negotiations. Maintain proposal registers, costing databases, technical documentation and tender records. Monitor proposal deadlines and ensure all submissions are accurate, complete and delivered on time. Conduct proposal handovers to project execution teams following successful contract awards. Identify opportunities to improve proposal processes, costing accuracy and overall tender competitiveness. Minimum Requirements BEng \/ BSc \/ BTech in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline. 5-8 years' relevant engineering experience, preferably within the mining and mineral processing equipment industry. Proven experience in preparing technical and commercial proposals, tenders or equipment quotations. Strong understanding of mining and mineral processing equipment and applications. Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications and equipment requirements. Knowledge of equipment costing, supplier pricing and commercial proposal development. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. Experience with ERP systems and engineering software would be advantageous. Technical Experience and Industry Exposure Candidates should ideally have experience with some of the following: Mineral processing and beneficiation equipment. Crushing, screening and material handling equipment. Conveyors, feeders and transfer systems. Grinding, milling and separation equipment. Pumps, slurry handling and piping systems. Bulk materials handling solutions. Mineral sizing and processing technologies. Equipment selection, sizing and application engineering. Mining plant upgrades, equipment replacements and new installations. Please send your cv to