Senior Proposals Engineer – Mineral Processing Design

Dra; Gauteng; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DRA is seeking an experienced Senior Proposals Engineer with a strong technical foundation in process engineering and mineral processing to support the development of technically robust, commercially competitive proposals for mining and mineral processing projects.

Based in the Business Development Department, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive proposals that meet client requirements.

Formación

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Engineering – essential.
• Qualifications in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering are advantageous.
• 4–7 years’ experience in engineering proposals, tenders, or bid preparation.
• 5–10 years’ experience in industry-related project implementation and engineering studies.
• Strong technical experience in process engineering, mineral processing, or process plant design.
• Experience with mining and mineral processing projects across feasibility studies to project execution.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and coordinate technical and commercial proposals, tenders, pre-qualifications, and expressions of interest for mining and mineral processing projects.
• Interpret client specifications, technical requirements, scopes of work, and tender documentation.
• Apply process engineering expertise to evaluate proposed solutions and ensure technical compliance.
• Review conceptual process designs, process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, equipment specifications, and related engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate technical inputs from process, mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to the development of technical scopes, engineering methodologies, execution strategies, and project schedules.
• Evaluate process design options, engineering trade-offs, and potential technical risks.
• Collaborate with engineering, estimating, and procurement teams to develop competitive capital and operating cost estimates.
• Review engineering studies, process design criteria, and plant configurations to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinate inputs from equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and specialist engineering partners.
• Identify technical, commercial, contractual, and execution risks associated with tender submissions.
• Prepare technical narratives, methodologies, clarifications, and supporting proposal documentation.
• Participate in tender reviews, client clarification meetings, and technical discussions.
• Support the evaluation of commercial conditions and contract requirements.
• Ensure proposals meet internal quality standards, approval requirements, and submission deadlines.
• Support the handover of successful proposals to engineering, study, and project execution teams.

Conocimientos

Proposal writing

Technical depth

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Educación

Engineering degree or diploma

Descripción del empleo

DRA is seeking an experienced Senior Proposals Engineer with a strong technical foundation in process engineering and mineral processing to support the development of technically robust, commercially competitive proposals for mining and mineral processing projects.

Based in the Business Development Department, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive proposals that meet client requirements.