Senior / Lead Proposal Engineer (Immediate)

WTS Energy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

WTS Energy is seeking a Senior / Lead Proposal Engineer to lead and manage the preparation of high-value techno-commercial proposals across Oil & Gas, Energy, Infrastructure, and Industrial sectors.

You will oversee the full proposal lifecycle, coordinate inputs from engineering, estimation, commercial and project controls, and drive bid strategies and governance to win opportunities. This role requires 10–12 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 10–12 years of experience in Proposal Engineering, Bid Management, Tendering, Estimation, or Commercial Proposal Development.
• Proven experience in Engineering Consultancy, PMC, FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPCM, or EPC proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire proposal lifecycle from RFQ/RFP/ITT to final submission and post-bid clarifications.
• Manage multiple concurrent proposals for Engineering Consultancy, FEED, Detailed Engineering, PMC, EPCM, and EPC projects.
• Develop Bid Synopsis documents outlining scope, execution strategy, commercial opportunities, technical risks, assumptions, and win themes.
• Lead Bid/No-Bid assessments and support management decision-making processes.
• Facilitate proposal kick‑off meetings and ensure alignment of all stakeholders throughout the bid process.
• Coordinate inputs from engineering, project controls, procurement, estimation, commercial, and business development.

Skills

Proposal leadership

Bid management

Tendering

Estimation

Commercial proposal development

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Bid governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

The Senior / Lead Proposal Engineer is responsible for leading and managing the preparation of high-value techno-commercial proposals for Engineering Consultancy, PMC, FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPCM, and EPC opportunities across the Oil & Gas, Energy, Infrastructure, and Industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Leadership & Bid Management

• Lead the entire proposal lifecycle from receipt of RFQ/RFP/ITT through final submission and post-bid clarifications.
• Manage multiple concurrent proposals for Engineering Consultancy, FEED, Detailed
• Engineering, PMC, EPCM, and EPC projects.
• Develop Bid Synopsis documents outlining scope, execution strategy, commercial opportunities, technical risks, assumptions, and win themes.
• Lead Bid/No-Bid assessments and support management decision-making processes.
• Facilitate proposal kick‑off meetings and ensure alignment of all stakeholders throughout the bid process.

Engineering Consultancy / EPCM Proposal Development

• Lead the preparation of proposals for Engineering Consultancy, Concept Studies, Pre‑FEED, FEED, Detailed Engineering, PMC, EPCM, and EPC services.
• Review client tender documents, engineering scopes, technical specifications, schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate engineering, project controls, procurement, estimation, commercial, and business development inputs.

Estimating & Commercial Management

• Coordinate the development of engineering man‑hour estimates, CTRs, cost build‑ups, and pricing models.
• Support preparation of Estimate Basis Memorandums (EBMs) and commercial bid documentation.
• Review vendor and subcontractor quotations for technical compliance and commercial competitiveness.

Risk, Strategy & Tender Governance

• Develop and maintain Bid Risk Registers.
• Support development of proposal strategies, capture plans, and win plans.
• Ensure compliance with company Tender Governance Procedures and client requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in Proposal Engineering, Bid Management, Tendering, Estimation, or Commercial Proposal Development.
• Proven experience in Engineering Consultancy, PMC, FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPCM, or EPC proposal development.