Project Engineer (Bids)

MacTaggart Scott; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Project Engineer (Bids) to support the Business Development and Bids & Proposals teams in developing costed technical proposals for customers. The role involves interfacing with multiple teams, producing specifications, and delivering customer presentations. The company offers flexible work options, a comprehensive leave policy, and a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive leave policy

Support for wellbeing

Onsite canteen

Qualifications

• Experience interfacing with multi-discipline teams.
• Experience creating specification documents and liaising with suppliers.
• A track record of checking engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities and liaise with teams to develop technical proposals.
• Production of concise technical proposals in response to customer requests.
• Attend meetings with customers, delivering technical presentations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Technical Proposal Writing

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

To support the Business Development and Bids & Proposals teams with engineering enquiries, the Project Engineer (Bids) will lead associated engineering activities and liaise with Engineers in the Engineering Design department (and others as appropriate) to develop costed technical proposals for customers.

The Project Engineer (Bids) will assist with the Engineering Design department's response to various enquiries and the preparation of technical proposals for tendering purposes.

This will include:

• Interface with the Business Development and Bids & Proposals departments to understand the engineering requirements of prospective work.
• Production of concise and effective technical proposals in response to customer requests.
• Review of customer requirements and production of necessary procurement specifications.
• Coordination of resources to achieve the required engineering input.
• Compiling the estimate of engineering effort required to execute the proposed contract.
• Attending meetings with customers, including delivering technical presentations and participating in engineering and commercial discussions.
• Development of standardised documentation packs for proposal use.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential/Required

• Experience interfacing with multi-discipline teams.
• Experience creating specification documents and liaising with suppliers.
• A flair for problem solving and innovation, a flexible approach to work activities, and a track record of checking engineering drawings.
• Knowledge and experience in using computer packages such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Benefits

Your future at MacTaggart Scott - What we offer

• Flexible work options, including a 4- or 5-day working week, to help balance work and personal priorities.
• Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, with core hours from 09:30 to 15:30.
• A comprehensive leave policy including annual leave, paid parental leave, military reservist leave, and more.
• A supportive environment for career growth, with a dedicated Learning and Development team.
• A generous employee referral program.
• Support for wellbeing through online programs, Employee Assistance Program, and onsite nurse.
• Onsite canteen and car park facilities.