Proposals Engineer

Charterhouse Partnership Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas sector seeks a Proposals Engineer to support business growth. The ideal candidate will manage proposal preparations, ensuring technical compliance and accuracy, and must have relevant industry experience. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to significantly contribute to project success in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in proposals for process equipment in Middle East Oil and Gas.
• Ability to communicate technically with engineering teams.
• Proficiency in P&ID drawing analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and obtain technical documents and quotations for proposals.
• Ensure proposals have a clear scope of supply.
• Attend bid clarification meetings and provide technical responses.

Skills

Communication

Technical Design Compliance

Cost Analysis

Reading P&ID Drawings

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or Instrumentation & Controls

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Charterhouse is working with a company based in Jebel Ali that is looking for a Proposals Engineer to join the team to assist with the growth of an already successful business.

The company designs and manufactures Oil & Gas metering systems and produced water treatment solutions for the Oil & Gas industry. They have been operating in the Middle East for over 12 years, starting with their office in the UAE in 2001 and later establishing an office in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

The day-to-day tasks of the Proposals Engineer will include:

1. Obtaining all necessary valid quotations for bought-out equipment and services, and preparing or obtaining all technical documents (drawings, calculations, proposals, etc.) along with a valid cost estimate for the enquiry as per sales instructions.
2. Ensuring all firm proposals have a clear scope of supply, regardless of the enquiry document details.
3. Attending bid clarification meetings (BCMs) as requested, formulating answers and clarifications for approval by the Project Manager (PM) when required.
4. Checking that all firm proposals are reviewed commercially and technically by the manager and/or in accordance with sales work instructions and/or technical department.
5. Ensuring technical designs comply with the latest company policies and that any new or non-standard designs are approved by the technical department.
6. Obtaining managerial approval to pass the proposal with all relevant information to the Sales Manager for submission to the client.
7. Submitting all proposals and official communications to clients in accordance with the agreed strategy and requirements.

The ideal candidate for the Proposals Engineer position should possess the following skills and experience:

1. Degree-level education in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or Instrumentation & Controls.
2. At least four years of experience creating proposals for process equipment in the Middle East Oil and Gas market.
3. Ability to communicate technically with engineering staff to resolve design issues.
4. Proficiency in reading and interrogating P&ID drawings for errors.
5. Good knowledge of costs to develop competitive proposals.
6. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Excel.

About The Company

Charterhouse was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia, in September 2003. It is now the leading regional recruiter in its disciplines and markets.

Charterhouse offers bespoke contingency and retained search services across various sectors, emphasizing quality and flexibility. It was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The company's regional expansion includes offices in Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Singapore, and Sydney, with plans to expand further across Qatar and Saudi Arabia.