Proposal Engineer Job Description: Our client is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Proposal Engineer professional to join their team as a Technical Bid Specialist. In this role, you will play a crucial part in interpreting technical requirements and developing cost-effective design solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to prepare comprehensive work structures, specifications, and proposals, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and company processes. If you are passionate about delivering innovative technical solutions and have a knack for managing complex bids. Key Requirements Essential Criteria: Proven experience in interpreting technical requirements and developing cost-effective design solutions. Strong knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Equipment Breakdown Structures (EBS). Experience in preparing Scopes of Work, Procurement Specifications, and Program Plans. Familiarity with supplier selection processes and regulatory approvals. Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with customers and subcontractors. Experience in producing complex technical bids and proposals. Strong organisational skills with the ability to estimate effort and materials required for projects. Proficiency in presenting technical solutions to stakeholders and customer selection teams.Desirable Criteria: Experience in sales and marketing support within a technical environment. Familiarity with the commercial aspects of bid proposals and supply chain functions. Previous involvement in Bid Review meetings or similar processes. Understanding of Capture Plans and strategic business development. Relevant qualifications in engineering, project management, or a related field. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Experience working in a similar industry or sector.Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Technical Interpretation: Analyse technical requirements to create cost-effective design solutions that meet project goals. Documentation Preparation: Develop Work Breakdown Structures, Equipment Breakdown Structures, Scopes of Work, Procurement Specifications, and Program Plans to facilitate project management. Supplier Assessment: Evaluate and engage with potential suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project needs. Supplier Selection Support: Assist in the supplier selection process by working with quality and supply chain personnel, ensuring compliance with regulatory approvals and company processes. Collaboration with Commercial Functions: Work closely with the Commercial and Supply Chain teams to address relevant aspects in bid proposals. Effort and Material Estimation: Accurately estimate the resources required for various tasks and programs, contributing to project planning and budgeting. Technical Bids Production: Collaborate with bid or project teams to produce comprehensive technical bids and proposals for clients. Sales and Marketing Support: Manage the timely preparation and provision of technical information needed for business proposals and customer quotations. Customer Liaison: Communicate with customers’ technical and commercial personnel, participating in Bid Review meetings to ensure clarity and understanding. Presentation Skills: Effectively present the technical aspects of bids to customer selection teams, showcasing the value of proposed solutions. Capture Plan Development: Take initiative in developing Capture Plans that outline strategies and approaches for securing new business opportunities in the future.Skills / Experience Required: A broad engineering background, ideally spanning electrical & mechanical disciplines, including Design, Specification, Installation, Test and Commissioning. Civil Engineering Services Experience – with specific expertise in one or more disciplines from Construction, Electrical, Safety, HVAC, Water & Waste Systems. Experience of containerised systems desired, but not essential Ability to collate, prepare and present well structured, coherent written specifications and technical documentation. Previous experience in producing Technical Proposals & Bids sought. Ability to use appropriate design packages including AutoCAD and AutoDesk Inventor Competent User of Microsoft Office packages, in particular Word, Excel.Overview Position - Proposal Engineer – Permanent Location – Portland, Weymouth Salary - £45k Keywords: Bid Specialist, Scopes of Work, SOW, Proposals, Bid Reviews, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Construction, Safety, HVAC, Water, Waste Systems. Only apply for this role if you currently hold the specific Government Security Clearance or are eligible for Government Security Clearance. Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. This is a Permanent Role