Proposal Engineer in Castletown

Overview

G3 Systems is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Proposal Engineer professional to join our 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, Drawings/Schematics and Programme Plans to facilitate project management.
• Supplier Engagement: Evaluate and engage with potential suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project needs.
• Compliance and Processes: 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: Contribute to the estimation of the resources required for various tasks and programmes, 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 Communication: 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.

Location

Primarily on-site at Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset, UK, with hybrid working opportunities and required overseas travel as necessary

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or HND level qualification in engineering discipline

Desirable

• BSc (Hons) in Construction Management or Construction Project Management
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) (Hons)
• Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
• Civil Engineering MEng (Hons)

Skills / Experience

• A broad engineering background, ideally spanning electrical & mechanical disciplines, including Design, Specification, Installation, Test and Commissioning.
• Building Services Experience – with specific expertise in one or more disciplines from Electrical, Safety, HVAC, Mechanical, 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
• Salary starting from £45,000 per annum (based on experience)
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave
• Private Medical Cover
• Pension Plan
• Work related UK and international travel, accommodation, and subsistence expenses are fully reimbursed in accordance with company policy
• Plus various salary sacrifice schemes and other life wellbeing platforms (i.e. YuLife, electric vehicle and electric bike schemes)

We are looking for someone to support with deployable infrastructure rather than construction.