Proposals Project Engineer

TALENTOMETRY LIMITED; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENTOMETRY LIMITED is seeking a Proposal Engineer in the United Kingdom to support the MCC and power control business across the UK. The role involves tendering, interpreting drawings and specifications, and preparing detailed procurement documentation for bids.

You will collaborate with the estimating team to price tenders, assess scope and risk, and manage the full tender lifecycle up to contract award. Occasional client-site visits and project start-up meetings are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in tendering and proposal submission within engineering/construction.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel & Word); estimating software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage full tender lifecycle from bid to contract award.
• Price tenders against framework schedules and assess scope and risk.
• Review documents for insurance terms and penalties; monitor contract terms.
• Attend project start-up meetings and handover information to production teams.

Skills

Tendering & proposals

Reading drawings

Communication

Tools

MS Office (Excel & Word)

Estimating software

Job description

Job | Proposal Engineer
Company | Specialist Engineering
Business Areas | MCC & Power Control
Tech | MS Office (Excel & Word), Estimating Software
Location | Office-based with UK Client Site Visits
Offer | up to £45k + package
We are working with a specialist business in the MCC and power control sector to recruit a Proposal Engineer on a permanent basis to aid in the submission and award of contracts across the UK.
The ideal candidate will be suitably experienced in tendering and proposal submission within the engineering and/or construction sector, with the ability to interpret drawings and specifications to prepare detailed bills of quantities and procurement documentation.
You will play a collaborative role within the estimating team, reviewing tender documents to assess scope, risk, and complexity. This includes pricing tenders against framework schedules, assessing contract terms for insurance and performance penalties, and managing project risk registers.
As part of managing the full tender lifecycle, youll also be expected to attend project start-up meetings and prepare detailed handover information for production teams upon successful contract awards.

Were ideally looking for someone who has:

• A strong background in tendering and proposal submission within Engineering/Construction
• The ability to read and understand the sequencing of project programs or schedules
• IT literacy in MS applications (Excel and Word), with estimating software experience being highly advantageous
• Excellent communication skills to meet tight deadlines and liaise with clients and senior management

Although predominantly office-based, the role will require attending out-of-office meetings and visiting client sites across the UK.

If this sounds like something you want to be involved with then

This company does not possess a work visa sponsorship license. We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to work in the UK.