Lead Proposal Engineer - Renewable Energy

Bureau Veritas S.A.; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas Philippines is seeking a highly motivated Proposal Engineer to support business growth within the Renewable Energy sector. The successful candidate will prepare competitive technical and commercial proposals, manage bid submissions, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and ensure compliance with client requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in bidding and tender documentation, proposal preparation, cost estimation, and renewable energy projects, particularly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Energy Engineering or related discipline.
• Licensed Engineer preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in proposal engineering, bid management, tendering, estimation, or business development support.
• Experience preparing bids for Solar PV Projects, Wind Energy Projects, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Power Generation Projects, Owner's Engineering Services, Technical Advisory and Consulting Services, TIC Services.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy project development and bid documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of technical and commercial proposals for renewable energy projects.
• Review Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation to Bid (ITB), and tender documents.
• Analyze client requirements, scope of work, specifications, and contractual obligations.
• Prepare bid documentation in accordance with client requirements and submission deadlines.
• Maintain proposal schedules and ensure timely submission of tenders.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and technical teams to develop compliant technical proposals.
• Prepare project methodologies, execution plans, technical approaches, and staffing plans.
• Ensure technical proposals align with international standards and client expectations.
• Develop technical presentations and bid clarification responses.
• Prepare cost estimates, pricing structures, and commercial proposals.
• Coordinate with project teams to obtain manpower, equipment, and operational cost inputs.
• Support pricing analysis, risk assessment, and bid strategy discussions.
• Ensure commercial competitiveness while maintaining profitability targets.
• Liaise with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams throughout the bid process.
• Coordinate with clients regarding tender clarifications and additional requirements.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid reviews, and proposal presentations.
• Ensure all bid submissions comply with client requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
• Maintain proposal databases, bid trackers, and documentation records.
• Monitor market opportunities through government and private sector bidding portals.
• Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies during the proposal stage.
• Develop and maintain proposal templates, technical content libraries, and best practices.
• Analyze bid outcomes and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Support strategic initiatives to improve bid success rates and operational efficiency.

Skills

Bid management & tendering

Technical proposal writing

Cost estimation

Stakeholder coordination

Renewable energy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Bureau Veritas Philippines is seeking a highly motivated Proposal Engineer to support business growth within the Renewable Energy sector. The successful candidate will prepare competitive technical and commercial proposals, manage bid submissions, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and ensure compliance with client requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in bidding and tender documentation, proposal preparation, cost estimation, and renewable energy projects, particularly