Proposal Engineer

Xakal; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Xakal, based in Chennai, seeks an experienced Proposal Engineer to join the Tendering & Proposals team. You will handle tender analysis, technical and commercial proposals, estimation, costing and BOQ for water and wastewater projects.

The role requires 3–4 years of relevant experience and a B.E./B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering. Office-based position with coordinating across design, purchase, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Tender analysis and proposal preparation experience is required.
• Estimation, costing, and BOQ preparation skills are essential.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Study government, private, and industrial tenders.
• Review tender documents, specifications, drawings, BOQ, and scope of work.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for STP, ETP, WTP, and RO projects.
• Handle BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, estimation, and project costing.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare comparative statements and support final pricing.
• Coordinate with design, purchase, and project teams.
• Identify tender requirements, deviations, risks, and commercial conditions.
• Submit tender documentation within deadlines.
• Maintain project cost, rate, and vendor quotation databases.

Skills

Tender prep

Estimating & Costing

BOQ preparation

MS Excel

Water/wastewater

Technical specs

Analytical skills

Coordination

Deadlines

Education

B.E./B.Tech Civil/Mech/Env Eng

Job description

WE ARE HIRING - PROPOSAL ENGINEER

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Proposal Engineer to join our Tendering & Proposals team in Chennai.

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Department: Tendering & Proposals

Experience: 3-4 Years

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech - Civil / Mechanical / Environmental Engineering

Work Mode: Work From Office

Job Summary

The candidate will be responsible for tender analysis, technical and commercial proposal preparation, estimation, costing, and BOQ preparation for water and wastewater treatment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Study government, private, and industrial tenders.
• Review tender documents, technical specifications, drawings, BOQ, and scope of work.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for STP, ETP, WTP, and RO projects.
• Handle BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, estimation, and project costing.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare comparative statements and support final pricing.
• Coordinate with design, purchase, and project teams.
• Identify tender requirements, deviations, risks, and commercial conditions.
• Prepare and submit tender documentation within deadlines.
• Maintain project cost, rate, and vendor quotation databases.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Experience in tender preparation and analysis.
• Strong estimation, costing, and BOQ preparation skills.
• Knowledge of rate analysis and technical specifications.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and coordination skills.
• Ability to meet tight tender submission deadlines.