Estimation and Proposals Engineer

EnerMech Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proposal lead to drive RFPs in the Process & Pipeline sector. This role involves leading tender preparations, collaborating with various divisions, and ensuring compliance with submission standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong techno-commercial background, with expertise in deepwater and onshore pipelines. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant projects in the oil and gas market, making a real impact in a dynamic environment. If you thrive on challenges and have a passion for innovative solutions, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in techno-commercial roles is essential.
• Knowledge of deepwater and onshore pipelines is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and preparation for RFPs, ensuring compliance and approvals.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposal documents for pipeline projects.

Skills

Techno-commercial expertise

Deepwater and onshore pipelines knowledge

Engineering and procedure writing

Customer engagement

Innovative problem-solving

Job description

To act as proposal lead on individual RFPs for Process & Pipeline and Umbilical Pre-commissioning and contribute towards achieving the booking plan of EnerMech's AMEC region.

Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas

• Act as lead responsible person for planning, preparation, approvals, submission, and close-out of RFPs.
• Prepare and lead tender kick-off calls.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposal documents.
• Write methodologies and execution plans for deepwater and onshore pipelines pre-commissioning, decommissioning, ILI, and other pipeline inspection and repair activities.
• Write methodologies and execution plans for umbilical testing, inspection, monitoring, pre-commissioning, and repair activities.
• Carry out cost, time, and resource estimates for deepwater and onshore pipeline pre-commissioning and umbilicals pre-commissioning activities.
• Prepare P&L, GP, GM, and cash flow reports.
• Prepare manpower and equipment deployment plans.
• Deal with third parties to identify material and subcontracting costs.
• Provide technical and commercial clarifications with clients.
• Prepare approval files, graphs, P&L sheets, cost breakdowns, etc.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and maintain clear visibility of the progress on each tender.
• Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Contracts, Legal, Tax, BD, and other divisions for tender input in a timely manner and take their sign-off prior to submission of proposals.
• Follow the tender approval matrix and ensure correct approvals are in place in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate with evidence the cost efficiencies achieved through the estimation process.
• Manage the monthly reporting data.
• Handle pre and post-tender clarifications.
• Ensure compliance with the tender format.
• Conduct storyboard reviews through kick-off and progress calls for individual tenders.
• Bring in innovative solutions on complex pricing schedules.
• Manage tender folders on the server.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Tendering Manager to support the workload.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in a techno-commercial role.
• Knowledge of deepwater and onshore pipelines and umbilicals pre-commissioning is mandatory.
• Understanding of the onshore/offshore oil and gas market.
• Experience in engineering and procedure writing.
• Previous experience in front-end customer engagement and complex solution offerings.

Preferred:

• Relevant site-based industry experience.
• Previous experience in tendering/commercial role.
• Knowledge of the Africa, Middle East, and Caspian Oil & Gas market.

Behaviors and Personal Qualities

• Strong personal leadership.
• Teamwork.
• Flexible attitude to working hours and shift patterns in order to get the job done.
• Personal integrity that can be a role model for all other members of staff.