Bid & Proposal Engineer - Tenders, Costs & Contracts

Position 1 Recruitment; Watton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Position 1 Recruitment is seeking a Proposal Engineer for Watton to manage technical and commercial aspects of customer enquiries and tenders from review to contract award.

You will work with customers, suppliers, sales, purchasing and design teams to ensure proposals are technically compliant, commercially accurate and delivered on time. Occasional travel within the UK and overseas may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer enquiries, specifications and technical documentation to establish project requirements.
• Develop initial concepts and prepare detailed tender submissions within customer deadlines.
• Respond to technical queries and provide ongoing clarification throughout the tender process.
• Support enquiries through to successful order placement with the Sales team.
• Prepare contract handover documentation for the Design team.
• Participate in bid clarification meetings, with occasional UK and overseas travel.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers for components and equipment.
• Produce project cost estimates and BOMs for equipment packages.
• Develop cost build-ups using standards, diagrams and customer requirements.
• Review purchase orders for compliance with proposals.
• Maintain CRM and project information accurately.
• Liaise with suppliers and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Work with Purchasing to identify sub-suppliers.
• Complete contract reviews for new sales orders.
• Check proposals and handover docs to ensure quality standards.

Job description

Position 1 Recruitment is seeking a Proposal Engineer for Watton to manage technical and commercial aspects of customer enquiries and tenders from review to contract award.

You will work with customers, suppliers, sales, purchasing and design teams to ensure proposals are technically compliant, commercially accurate and delivered on time. Occasional travel within the UK and overseas may be required.