Proposals Engineer

Proposals Engineer, Gauteng Reports to: Sales & Proposals Manager This is a high-impact role focused on driving the growth of our Boiler and Environmental Division . You will be responsible for the end-to-end tender process—from initial site visits and technical design liaison to final commercial presentations—ensuring we meet our annual sales and profit targets through precision and strategy. Qualifications & Experience: Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering ( BSc, BEng, or BTech ). 5 – 10 years as an Engineer in a Utility Boiler environment or similar Certifications: A Sales Certificate (or equivalent) is highly advantageous. Contractual Knowledge: Proficiency in NEC and FIDIC contract suites is essential. Software: Advanced MS Office skills. Key Responsibilities Technical Assessment: Review complex customer enquiry documents and conduct site visits to accurately ascertain site-specific requirements. Collaboration & Design: Work closely with the Applications Engineering Manager to define technical scopes and ensure design integrity. Supply Chain Management: Prepare, issue, and adjudicate enquiries to sub-contractors to ensure competitive and capable project support. Commercial Strategy: Partner with Estimating, Finance, and Planning departments to align on commercial conditions, pricing, and delivery timelines. Tender Management: Lead the compilation and timely submission of high-quality tenders. Present final proposals to management during pricing reviews. Customer Relationship Management: Maintain a proactive presence with clients via site visits and regular communication to secure the "win." Process Excellence: Contribute to the standardisation of estimating and marketing procedures to improve team efficiency and system administration. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a technical expert who speaks the language of business. You should be comfortable navigating the complexities of industrial utility projects while maintaining a keen eye on the bottom line. Key Competencies: Strong analytical skills for adjudicating sub-contractor bids. Exceptional communication skills for both internal presentations and external client management. Ability to work under pressure to meet strict tender deadlines. A "hands-on" approach to site visits and technical troubleshooting.