Proposals Engineer

AM Global; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Lowestoft is seeking a qualified individual to support the Sales Team by driving opportunities from RFQ to contract award. You will be responsible for generating detailed cost estimates, coordinating proposals, and liaising with various internal teams. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field and have at least 3 years of experience in similar roles, with excellent organizational and communication skills. This role offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday

Day off for your birthday

Salary sacrifice pension scheme - employer contribution 8%

Health Shield cashback healthcare plan

Life assurance (4× salary)

Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme

Tech scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Company social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in similar roles in the offshore or construction industry.
• Excellent organisational skills and confident communicator.
• Detailed and methodical approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Sales Team to drive opportunities through the proposal process.
• Generate detailed cost estimates for various engineered products.
• Coordinate proposal inputs to create competitive bids.

Skills

Technical acumen

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in civil or structural engineering or similar

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Sales Team, drive opportunities from receipt of RFQ to contract award following the proposal process. Ensure adherence to the workflow and required approvals/governance.
• Review and organise incoming RFQ information and arrange internal proposal kick‑off meetings.
• Carry out take‑offs from client drawings and technical information. Summarise MR/MTO information and populate cost calculators. Appraise client technical information and request clarifications where needed.
• Co‑ordinate and consolidate proposal inputs to create compelling competitive commercial and technical proposals. Inputs will include technical specifications, time schedules, HSEQ and legal information, which are obtained via collaboration with internal departments.
• Generate detailed and sometimes complex cost estimates for a range of engineered products using excel spreadsheets or similar tools. Work closely with Supply Chain and internal teams to ensure appropriate material costs are used.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant technical discipline such as civil or structural engineering or similar.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project(s) or similar.
• Prepare detailed quotes for bids, encompassing product components, manufacturing cost, labour, business overheads, transportation and any other ad‑hoc costs specific to the bid or project.
• Liaison with Projects, Technical and Production Teams to ensure availability and capabilities are agreed prior to bid adjudication / bid submission.
• Uphold and live the values; Work Together, Do Things Right, Break the Boundaries.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in similar roles in the offshore industry or construction industry.
• High level of both technical and commercial acumen.
• Detailed and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Experience in multi‑tasking and managing tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Confident communicator.
• Understanding of technical information and its interpretation.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday.
• A day off for your birthday.
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme – employer contribution 8%.
• Health Shield cashback healthcare plan.
• Wellbeing Portal including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Life assurance (4× salary).
• Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme.
• Tech scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Company social events.