Senior Bids & Proposals Engineer / Manager — Engineering Consultancy & Studies (Oil & Gas)

PME; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

PME is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead and manage bids for engineering consultancy across the oil and gas value chain, covering upstream to downstream projects in the UAE. You will oversee the full tender lifecycle, craft cost models, and coordinate with technical, commercial, and finance teams to deliver compliant, compelling proposals.

The ideal candidate has 8–15 years in bids for engineering firms, strong understanding of APIs and standards, and proven wins in ADNOC, Aramco, or

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in bids and proposals for engineering consultancy and studies (Concept, FEED, EPCM, PMC) in NOC/IOC/EPC environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering scopes across process, pipeline, mechanical, E&I, civil, and safety disciplines.
• Knowledge of API, ASME (B31.3/4/8), IEC 61511/60079, NFPA, DNV, and ISO 15156.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete bid lifecycle—from EOIs to award, including clarifications and BAFO.
• Design execution approaches for consultancy scopes with deliverables, schedules, and data management strategies.
• Coordinate multi-discipline inputs; source subconsultants and enabling technologies for integrity, safety, and digital studies.
• Develop cost models and price-to-win strategies for various contracting approaches.
• Negotiate contractual terms such as LDs, KPIs, liability caps, and change controls with Finance and Legal.
• Maximize in-country value through Emiratisation and local partnerships; analyze competitor benchmarks.
• Ensure smooth handover to project teams with defined deliverables and risk logs.

Skills

Bid management

Proposal development

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Process/Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

PIPESIM

AFT

CAESAR II

ETAP

AutoCAD

SmartPlant

Primavera P6

Salesforce

e-tender portals

Job description

Job Description

Lead and manage bids for engineering consultancy and studies across the oil and gas value chain, covering upstream, midstream, and downstream projects.

Typical scopes include concept and feasibility studies, FEED, brownfield and debottlenecking, asset integrity (RBI/RCM/FFS/API 579), process safety (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA/SIL/QRA), HSEIA/ESIA, metering and custody transfer, flow assurance, corrosion and materials, water/wastewater, and decarbonization initiatives.

Develop winning strategies and deliver technically and commercially competitive proposals within NOC environments such as ADNOC, ensuring strong ICV and local content alignment.

Oversee the full tender lifecycle from prequalification and bid planning to submission, negotiation, and project handover.

Coordinate with technical, commercial, and finance teams to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of all bid deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the complete bid process—EOIs, RFIs, RFTs, and ITTs—from document review to submission, including clarifications, TQs, BAFO, and award. Design execution approaches for consultancy scopes, including deliverables lists, schedules, resource plans, site surveys, and data management strategies.

Coordinate multi-discipline engineering inputs (Process, Pipeline, Piping/Mechanical, Rotating/Static, E&I/Automation, Civil/Structural, Fire & Gas, Environmental, and Metering). Source and evaluate specialist subconsultants and enabling technologies for integrity, safety, and digital studies. Develop cost models and price-to-win strategies for consultancy scopes (T&M, lump sum, framework agreements).

• Negotiate contractual terms such as LDs, KPIs, liability caps, and change controls in coordination with Finance and Legal.
• Maximize in-country value through local engineering, Emiratisation, subconsultant partnerships, and testing capabilities.
• Analyze competitors’ performance, pricing benchmarks, and delivery models to refine future strategies.
• Conduct post-bid reviews, document success factors, and implement continuous improvement across the bidding function.
• Ensure smooth handover to project teams with defined deliverables, risk logs, and kickoff plans.

How We Use Your Information

Lead all stages of the tendering process, including EOIs, RFIs, RFTs, and ITTs, ensuring timely submission and full compliance. Develop executable technical solutions and method statements such as BHA design, cementing programs, and completion/intervention plans.

Collaborate with OEMs and partners for technology enablement, sourcing, and vendor bid evaluation. Prepare accurate cost models, structure price-to-win strategies, and align commercial terms such as LDs, KPIs, and warranties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 8–15 years of experience in bids and proposals for engineering consultancy and studies (Concept, FEED, EPCM, PMC) with proven wins in NOC/IOC/EPC environments such as ADNOC, Aramco, or KOC.
• Strong understanding of engineering scopes across process, pipeline, mechanical, E&I, civil, and safety disciplines.
• Knowledge of key standards and codes including API, ASME (B31.3/4/8), IEC 61511/60079, NFPA, DNV, and ISO 15156.
• Proficiency with engineering and proposal tools such as Aspen HYSYS, PIPESIM, AFT, CAESAR II, ETAP, AutoCAD, SmartPlant, Primavera P6, Salesforce, and e-tender portals.
• Excellent technical writing, analytical, and presentation skills with strong commercial acumen.
• Experience with ICV, HSEIA/ESIA, and risk management processes is an advantage.