Senior Proposals Engineer: Mining & Infrastructure Solutions

DRA Global; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

DRA Global is seeking a Senior Proposals Engineer to lead the preparation of technically compliant and commercially competitive proposals from Woodmead, within the Business Development Department. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, risk analysis, and timely submission of high-quality tenders.

The role requires 4–7 years in proposals with mining and infrastructure exposure, and a degree or diploma in engineering.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years' proposals experience essential.
• 5-10 years' mining, infrastructure, commercial and business development advantageous.
• 5-10 years' industry-related project implementation and studies essential.

Responsibilities

• Compile comprehensive proposal documentation in response to client enquiries, pre-qualifications, and expressions of interest.
• Ensure all proposals undergo thorough risk analysis (RAC) and receive approval from the Proposals Director before proceeding.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver technically compliant and commercially competitive proposals.
• Review commercial conditions for projects and communicate the responsible position clearly to clients.
• Adhere to the Proposal Management Plan and ensure all processes are followed.
• Secure review and approval of proposals by the Proposals Manager or Proposals Director.
• Conduct technical evaluation of enquiry documents and liaise with client representatives to clarify and mitigate delays.
• Facilitate initial design and engineering of mineral processing, mining, electrical, mechanical, and infrastructure solutions.

Skills

Proposals engineering

Risk management

Client relations

Project coordination

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Engineering

Job description

DRA Global is seeking a Senior Proposals Engineer to lead the preparation of technically compliant and commercially competitive proposals from Woodmead, within the Business Development Department. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, risk analysis, and timely submission of high-quality tenders.

The role requires 4–7 years in proposals with mining and infrastructure exposure, and a degree or diploma in engineering.