Senior Proposals Engineer / Associate Principal - Proposals, Transportation Design

Khatib & Alami; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to support the development of technical and commercial design proposals in the Transportation sector. This role involves collaborating closely with the Proposal Development team, managing prequalification materials, and coordinating tender requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Transportation engineering, showcasing strong organizational and technical writing skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will directly influence project success and contribute to innovative transportation solutions. Join a forward-thinking firm and make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Transportation engineering and construction supervision.
• Experience in proposal development, pricing, and cost estimation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit prequalification materials for projects in the Transportation sector.
• Support the Proposals team with method statements and project cost validation.
• Coordinate with Contracts team to review contract terms for design proposals.

Skills

Organization and Time Management

Estimation and Scheduling

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

English Proficiency

Arabic Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Transportation Engineering

Job description

The Jobholder supports the development of technical and commercial design proposals for the Transportation design sector. The Jobholder works closely with the Proposal Development team for the preparation of prequalification materials and internal documents to support the development of design proposals. The jobholder works closely with the proposals team throughout the entire proposal development life cycle, including developing proposal method statements, estimating project delivery costs, consolidating staff resumes and project references, and coordinating the preparation of tender requirements, such as bid bonds, performance bonds, etc. The jobholder is also expected to support the design proposal teams with local market intelligence and facilitation of local requirements and documentation, as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AREAS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE ROLE

• Assemble, prepare, and submit prequalification materials for potential projects and clients in the Transportation sector
• Collect internal documentation to support the development of design proposals in the Transportation sector
• Support the Proposals team with the development of method statements, approach, and scope for design proposals in the Transportation sector
• Validate and verify the set man-hour rates and the calculation of direct project costs for design proposals
• Support the coordination with the Proposal and Transportation Heads in validating design projects' direct costs, margins, and contingencies
• Support the preparation and arrangement for local tender requirements, such as bid bonds, performance bonds, etc., for design tenders in the Transportation sector
• Coordinate with the Contracts team to review the contract terms of the design proposals
• Collect and consolidate project staff resumes, project references, and qualifications for design proposals in the Transportation sector
• Support with the review, packaging, and submittal of design proposals in the Transportation sector
• Support with the handover process for design proposal documents to project teams for project launch
• Implement corporate policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Transportation Engineering

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong organization and time management
• Proficiency in Estimation and Scheduling
• Strong Technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English. Arabic is an added advantage

EXPERIENCE TO EXECUTE THIS ROLE

• 10+ years of experience in the Transportation engineering and construction supervision field in a top-tier regional / multinational engineering consultancy firm with experience in proposal development, pricing, and cost estimation
• Experience within the Middle East, mainly within the UAE, is preferred

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design and Engineering

Civil Engineering and Design Services

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