Proposals Engineer

SET Consulting; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Consulting is looking for an experienced Proposals Engineer in Kempton Park, South Africa. The successful candidate will prepare commercially competitive proposals for utility boiler projects, working closely with various departments to ensure project success.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5–10 years of relevant engineering experience. Applicants should possess strong customer engagement skills and a proven track record in proposal development within a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' engineering experience in utility boiler or similar heavy industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review customer enquiry documents and interpret technical and commercial requirements.
• Conduct site visits to assess customer requirements and gather project information.
• Prepare, issue, and evaluate enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Compile and submit comprehensive tenders within agreed deadlines.

Skills

Technical and commercial acumen

Planning and organizational skills

Communication and interpersonal abilities

Customer-focused relationship-building

Negotiation and presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc, BEng or BTech)

Sales Certificate or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Proposals Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation within the utilities sector. Reporting to the Sales & Proposals Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing technically sound and commercially competitive proposals for utility boiler and environmental projects while supporting the achievement of annual sales and profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer enquiry documents and interpret technical and commercial requirements.
• Conduct site visits to assess customer requirements and gather project information.
• Liaise with the Applications Engineering Manager to define project scope and technical solutions.
• Prepare, issue, and evaluate enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work closely with the Estimating Department to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Liaise with Finance and Planning regarding commercial terms and delivery schedules.
• Present tender submissions during internal pricing and adjudication meetings.
• Compile and submit comprehensive tenders within agreed deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular site visits and communication.
• Support the standardisation of estimating and marketing procedures.
• Confirm project delivery programmes with the Planning Department.
• Perform general system administration and other duties required to support business objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc, BEng or BTech).
• Sales Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Working knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• 5–10 years' engineering experience within a utility boiler environment or a similar heavy industrial or power generation environment.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical and commercial acumen.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Customer-focused with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Results-driven with a high level of accountability and integrity.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities.
• Adaptable and able to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

If you have a strong background in utility boiler systems and enjoy combining technical engineering expertise with customer engagement and commercial proposal development, we encourage you to apply.