Junior Proposals Engineer

EnerMech; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy solutions seeks a Lead Proposal Engineer to oversee proposal management for complex service tenders in the energy sector. This role involves direct engagement in preparing comprehensive tenders for process services and requires a Bachelor of Engineering degree along with relevant industry experience. The successful candidate will contribute to enhancing EnerMech’s growth in the AMEC region through strategic tendering and proposal leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Engineering Degree required.
• Experience in a techno-commercial role is essential.
• Knowledge of deepwater and onshore pipelines mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead Proposal Engineer for process enquiries involving various technical tasks.
• Manage tender submissions and approvals, and liaise with internal stakeholders.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposal documents independently.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Technical Writing

Cost Estimation

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Degree

Job description

We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we’ve been energizing our clients across the world with unrivaled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life cycle – offshore and on land. We enable progress through our three global business lines : Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions. Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, subsea, process, and valves – all designed to help you optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.

Diversity & Inclusion

EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

The Role?

To act as proposal lead on individual RFPs for Process services mainly involving Bolt Torquing and Tensioning, Flange Face machining, Cold Cutting, Hydrostatic Testing, Hot Tapping, Pipeline Flushing & Cleaning, Pipe Freezing, N2-He Leak Testing etc., and contribute towards achieving the booking plan of EnerMech’s AMEC region. Shall be flexible to work on other business line tenders, such as Cranes, Valves, etc. to name a few.

Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas

• To act as a Lead Proposal Engineer on all process enquiries related to Process services involving Bolt Torquing and Tensioning, Flange Face machining, Cold Cutting, Hydrostatic Testing, Hot Tapping, Pipeline Flushing & Cleaning, Pipe Freezing, N2-He Leak Testing, etc.
• To act as the lead responsible person for planning, preparation, approvals, submission, and close-out of RFPs.
• Prepare and Lead Tender kick-off calls.
• Independently prepare Technical and Commercial proposal Documents.
• Independently carry out cost, time, and resource estimates for above mentioned scopes.
• Write methodologies and execution plans for all the Process services jobs specified above.
• Preparation of P&L, GP, GM, and cashflow reports.
• Preparation of manpower and equipment deployment plans.
• Deal with third parties to identify material and subcontracting costs.
• Technical and Commercial clarifications with the Client.
• Preparation of approval files, graphs, P&L sheets, cost breakdown etc.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and maintain clear visibility of the progress on each tender.
• Deal 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 proposal.
• Follow the tender approval matrix and ensure correct approvals are in place on a timely manner
• Demonstrate with evidence the cost efficiencies achieved through the estimation process
• Continue to manage the monthly reporting data
• Dealing with pre- and post-tender clarifications
• Ensure compliance with the tender format
• Storyboard reviews through kick-off and progress calls for individual tenders
• Bring in innovative solutions on complex pricing schedules
• Management of tender folders on the server
• Any other tasks assigned by the Tendering Manager to support the workload.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor of Engineering Degree.
• Previous experience in a techno-commercial role
• Knowledge of deepwater and onshore pipeline 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 offering

Preferred :

• Relevant site-based industry experience.
• Previous experience in a 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.

Junior Engineer • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, AE