Senior Proposals Engineer - Utility Boilers & Projects

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

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.