Proposal Manager

Job Description

PROPOSAL MANAGERAre you looking for a Proposal Managers role with a company that is continuing to grow its offering and its peopleOur client offers a full suite of in-house services including process and engineering design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning for Exchange Heaters, Boilers, Superheaters, and Flare Gas Recovery Packages supply to the energy industry.Working across oil and gas, process, power and pharmaceutical industries, our client delivers often complex and challenging construction projects with precision and accuracy.They are a professional multi-disciplinary engineering practice with a passion for excellence, innovation, and environmental sustainability.Throughout every project, they use their construction and engineering experience and their knowledge of the clients business to add value.THE ROLE:They are now looking for a Proposals Manager to join their team.Act as the liaison between the proposal team, engineering, procurement and sales team to obtain all necessary information in order to prepare the quote or proposal.The candidate will have the ability to work on their own initiative and to coordinate their work with others, with high attention to accuracy and detail.

• Maintain enquiry registers and oversee the updating of proposal/prequalification status information/records in the company database.

• Attend monthly Company Sales Meetings and generate Proposals Group monthly reports for discussion at these meetings.

• Assist in forecasting of future workload using bids submitted and expected.
• Develop and maintain employee resumes that may be included in proposal submission documentation.

• Strive to automate processes where possible and ensure that historical data can be recaptured and utilized for future proposals where appropriate.

• Assist with the initiation, development and improvement of proposal preparation guides, standard bid templates and estimating procedures.

• Review work generated/developed by all members of the Proposals team to ensure conformance to specifications and to identify deviations from accepted company policy/practice.

• Ensure that relevant statutory regulations and legislation (such as PED, COM, ATEX etc), which are relevant to specific proposals, are complied with in all respects.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Chartered Engineer (C. Eng) is preferable

• 10 years minimum proposals management experience, preferably in Oil & Gas or related industry

• Experience in technical and commercial proposal writing.

• Leadership skills and ability to effectively manage resources.

• Excellent command of English Language in both written and spoken form.

• Capability to create fit-for-purpose and/or Client compliant proposal documentation.

• Effective interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• Skills in problem solving, team building, and quality management.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and work with strict time constraints.

• Computer skills in Microsoft software suite and other job-related software.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• £40 - £45K
• 25 days holidays
• Life Assurance
• Pension & DIS.

Some UK and international travelling occasionally required for different projects.At this time, the Company is not looking to sponsor overseas candidates due to the urgency of this role to be filled.If you are interested in the role, we would love to hear from you. Please send us your CV immediately.