Senior Bids & Proposals Engineer
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Lead proposal development and tendering in Oil & Gas, focusing on technical and commercial proposals, bid management, costing, and client negotiations.
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Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Bids & Proposals Engineer with a strong background in the Oil & Gas sector to lead end-to-end proposal development and tendering activities.
The ideal candidate will play a critical role in securing projects by preparing competitive, compliant, and high-quality technical and commercial proposals.
1. Proposal Strategy & Development
- Lead the preparation of
- technical and commercial proposals
- aligned with client requirements and company strategy
- Analyze RFQs, tenders, and ITTs to develop winning bid strategies
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, QA/QC, and operations teams to define scope, timelines, and costing
- Conduct market and competitor analysis to enhance proposal competitiveness
2. Bid Management & Coordination
- Manage the complete
- bid lifecycle
- from inquiry to submission
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors for timely inputs
- Track deadlines, ensure submission compliance, and maintain proposal schedules
3. Costing & Commercial Evaluation
- Develop accurate
- cost estimates, pricing models, and financial proposals
- Work closely with finance to ensure profitability and cost competitiveness
- Evaluate commercial risks and ensure alignment with company margins
4. Client Interaction & Negotiation
- Act as the primary point of contact during the bidding stage
- Address client queries, clarifications, and technical discussions
- Lead
- negotiations and follow-ups
- to secure orders
5. Risk & Compliance Management
- Identify and mitigate technical, commercial, and contractual risks
- Ensure proposals comply with client specifications, industry standards, and company policies
6. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain comprehensive records of all proposals and related documentation
- Provide regular updates on bid status, success rates, and pipeline to management
7. Project Handover & Internal Coordination
- Support smooth transition from proposal to execution
- Participate in internal kick-off meetings and assist in budget setup
- Coordinate across departments during initial project stages
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