Position Title: Proposals Co-Ordinator (P1)
Reporting To: Tendering Manager
Location: Burnley
The Proposals Coordinator supports the proposals team with tender preparation, cost compilation and documentation. This role requires strong organisational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple workstreams under supervision.
Remit & Responsibilities:
* Prepare tenders and costings ensuring accuracy in line with customer requirements and company strategy.
* Analyse client needs to identify the correct solutions and equipment, producing compliant and technically sound proposals.
* Develop cost build-ups and apply appropriate margins aligned with CRC Evans’ operational margin and revenue targets.
* Lead and participate in proposal review meetings, presenting bid strategies, pricing and technical clarifications.
* Make requests to and Coordinate with the wider Proposal Team, Commercial, Engineering and Operations functions to gather necessary inputs for proposals.
* Identify and escalate areas of concern within proposals, seeking guidance from SME’s.
* Log and maintain records of tender activities and progress within CRM and proposal tracking systems.
* Support customer-facing activities, including presenting proposals and participating in client clarification meetings as required.
* Work to tight deadlines while ensuring attention to detail and compliance with internal governance processes.
* Maintain adherence to CRC Evans’ QHSE policies and procedures during the tendering process
Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:
* All employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others affected by their actions at work.
* Employees must conduct assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with all Health, Safety & Environmental rules, policy, procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
* Employees must co-operate with management and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal obligations.
* Employees must follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training provided by the company and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk and inform your line manager about any shortcomings you identify within your health and safety arrangements.
Essential Job Specific Education Required:
* Level 3 Apprenticeship
* OR working towards Degree, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction, Mathematics, or similar.
* OR relevant experience in tendering/estimating in a similar role
Essential Work Experience Required:
* Experience as an Estimator, ideally within Oil & Gas, Construction, or Engineering sectors.
* Experience in preparation of tenders and proposals.
Essential Skills & Knowledge Required:
* Understanding of cost build-ups, pricing strategy, and margin application aligned with business objectives.
* Technical knowledge of pipeline construction and/or general construction processes.
* Passion for commercial activities, Customer orientated.
* Attention to detail under pressure
* Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Confident to support and input within internal meetings and customer-facing discussions.
* Strong team ethic.
* Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into effective technical and commercial proposals.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Requirement to travel:
* Isolated occasional travel to visit customers / regional offices.