Application Engineer – Bremen

Jobtailor; Bremen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany seeks an experienced tender engineer to lead complex bids for water transport, pipelines and plant construction. You will prepare technical and commercial proposals, develop cost‑effective options, and coordinate pricing with internal teams to ensure compliant, competitive bids.

Responsibilities include budgeting, evaluating subcontractor offers, and participating in negotiations. Fluent German and good English are required, with strong analytical and communication skills to

Qualifikationen

• Degree in engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Several years of experience in bid preparation, estimating or tendering for infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of water transport components and related systems.
• Experience with civil works, plant construction or pipeline construction.
• Fluent business German and good English skills.
• Structured, analytical and independent working style.
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing confidence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Independently manage complex tenders and prepare technical and commercial proposals.
• Estimate projects in water transport, pipeline and plant construction.
• Analyze tender documents and prepare bills of quantities and scope of work.
• Prepare and submit complete bid documentation on schedule.
• Develop technical alternatives and cost-effective proposals.
• Prepare budgets, cost estimates and robust pricing structures.
• Evaluate subcontractor offers and negotiate with vendors.
• Participate in award and contract negotiations.
• Advise clients on technical and commercial matters.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure accurate project costing.
• Support project handovers and on-site implementation.

Kenntnisse

Tender preparation

Cost estimation

Contract negotiations

German language

English language

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex tenders and prepare technical and commercial proposals
• Estimate projects in the areas of water transport, pipeline and plant construction
• Analyze, evaluate and review tender documents and prepare bills of quantities/scope of work
• Prepare and submit complete bid documentation on schedule
• Develop technical alternatives and cost‑effective special proposals/value engineering options
• Prepare budgets, cost estimates and robust pricing structures
• Solicit, evaluate and negotiate subcontractor offers in close coordination with project management
• Prepare for and participate in award and contract negotiations
• Advise engineering firms, contractors and end clients on technical and commercial matters
• Coordinate closely with internal specialist departments to ensure optimal project costing
• Support project handovers and ensure a smooth transition into the implementation phase
• Provide on‑site project support as required

Requirements

• Degree in engineering (e.g., Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering) or equivalent qualification
• Several years of experience in bid preparation, estimating or tendering for infrastructure or plant construction projects
• Strong knowledge of water transport (e.g., pumps, piping systems)
• Experience in civil works, plant construction or pipeline construction
• Confident handling of tenders, bills of quantities and technical specifications
• Experience working with engineering consultancies, contractors and end clients
• Strong understanding of technical and commercial interrelations and pronounced cost awareness
• Business‑fluent German and good English skills
• Structured, analytical and independent working style
• Excellent communication skills and a confident presence in customer‑facing situations
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel, set priorities and meet deadlines reliably
• Solution‑oriented thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset
• High level of initiative and a strong team spirit