Tendering and Proposals Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Introduction

Our client is a leading player in the security sector.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for Tenders & Proposals submissions and processes;
• Responsible to achieve (and maximise) the company’s planned profit targets, on time delivery and client satisfaction;
• Design cost effective solutions meeting the client’s budget restrictions, yet propose technically viable and enticing solutions to meet the client’s technical requirements and where possible exceed them;
• Prepare the necessary paperwork for the compiling of comprehensive bids and tenders;
• Communicate with clients and suppliers alike and know who key personnel are (both external and internal);
• Have technical and commercial meetings with public contracting authorities, consulting engineers and client representatives;
• Conduct negotiations in order to conclude work contracts and secure projects;
• Devise and maintain office systems, including data management and filing;
• Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;
• Deal with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager;
• Carry out background research and present findings;
• Carry out specific projects and research;
• Take on some of the manager’s responsibilities and working more closely with management;
• Be involved in decision-making processes;
• Attend any training provided by the Company and sit for the respective assessments accordingly;
• Any other duties as may be necessary from time to time.

Experience

• Hold and Electrical Engineering Degree;
• Have at least 2 years’ experience working in an Engineering Environment;
• Experience in working with Fire and Security systems or/and compiling tenders is considered an asset;
• Have an Engineering Warrant will be considered an asset;
• Have a valid driving licence.

Personal Skills

• Discretion and confidentiality;
• Have planning, organisation and time management skills;
• Must be flexible and adaptable, able to react quickly when facing any obstacles;
• Be able to make the right decisions during stressful situations;
• Ability to follow directions and Company strategy;
• Strong sense of leadership and learning orientation;
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills for both one-to-one and in groups;
• Ability to take an initiative and act on what’s required;
• Project management skills including flexibility and prioritisation of tasks.