Proposals Engineer

Proposals Engineer - Hull

Are you an engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise with commercial thinking?
Do you have experience preparing bids and proposals for engineering projects?
Would you like to play a key role in securing major baggage handling projects within the airport sector?

What's in it for you?
·£40,000 to £50,000 salary
·25 days holiday plus bank holidays
·5% pension scheme
·Private healthcare

What will you be doing?
·Preparing and managing proposals for baggage handling projects from concept through to submission.
·Reviewing and interpreting client ITTs and RFPs to understand technical and commercial requirements.
·Developing proposal strategies alongside internal stakeholders to create competitive submissions.
·Producing technical and commercial bid documentation, including cost estimates and supporting presentations.
·Coordinating bid activities, managing clarification requests and ensuring submission deadlines are met.
·Working closely with Design, Project Management, Commercial and Technical teams throughout the bid process.
·Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and customers to gather information and support proposal development.
·Supporting the transition from Sales to Projects following successful bid awards.

Where you'll be doing it
You'll be joining a global engineering business specialising in airport automation and baggage handling solutions. The company delivers complex projects across the aviation sector, providing innovative systems that keep some of the world's busiest airports operating efficiently.

What you'll need:
·HNC or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
·Experience within a Proposals Engineer, Bid Coordinator, Project Engineer, Technical Design Engineer or Estimator role.
·Familiarity with technical estimating, pricing methodologies and procurement processes.
·Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear, compelling proposal documentation.
·Experience managing multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines.
·The ability to understand and review technical drawings.
·Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an understanding of risk identification and mitigation.
·Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
·Experience using AutoCAD or Revit would be advantageous.
·Experience within airport, baggage handling or material handling industries would be beneficial.

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