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Experience
5 -10 years
PROPOSALS ENGINEER
POSITION TITLE : Proposals Engineer
REPORTS TO : Senior Proposals Engineer
POSITION PURPOSE : This role encompasses the responsibility for the management of the estimating
process in the preparation of accurate base cost estimates and the direct
responsibility for the compilation, and submission, of concise and high quality
proposal documents for company tenders for refurbishment, repair and new-build
projects. The role is a key role within the Lamprell Proposals Group, recognising
the importance of producing compliant, professional and well-timed proposal
documents for all company tenders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Review of Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents, understanding, analysing and accurately assessing all ITT
requirements.
• Involvement in the development of the proposals strategy for the tender.
• Co-ordination, preparation and compilation of complete, compliant and professional proposal documentation, both
technical and commercial, for submission to clients in line with client bid documents and tender deadlines.
• Management of the estimating process. Oversee and direct Estimators and Senior Estimators involved in the
preparation of base cost estimates, to ensure accuracy, professionalism and timely completion.
• Reviewing first principle base cost estimates and supporting technical documentation, prior to review by Lamprell
Management, including the managing of any further estimate amendments if necessary.
• Liaison with internal departments to ensure that all relevant input received is compliant with ITT requirements.
• Preparation and issue to client of appropriate and concise commercial and technical requests for clarification to client
during the tender period.
• Liaison with the Procurement Group, material suppliers, equipment vendors and sub-contractors to ensure accurate
and timely receipt of quotations.
• Attendance of, and presiding when required, internal tender review meetings.
• Attendance at client tender clarification meetings / negotiations, including the management and organisation of all
required client endorsed changes to previously submitted tenders.
• Maintaining communication with client and support in obtaining client feedback on tenders submitted.
• Assisting in the preparation and compilation of contract documents, prior to signature, ensuring that all contract
documentation is in line with all previously agreed tender negotiations.
• Receiving and understanding post-contract feedback, obtained from executed projects, for use in future bid efforts.
• Documenting and filing, in an organised manner, of all relevant tender correspondence and data.
• Hand over of all relevant tender documentation to Projects and Contracts teams after award of contract and
attendance of Project Start-Up meetings when required.
• Utilisation of available resources to respond fully to client Expression of Interest and Pre-Qualification requirements.
• Assistance and support in preparing reports of progress and improvement, day-to-day operations, performance
improvement and training as required.
• Adhering to all compliance and auditing requirements for the conduct of ethical and transparent operations including
the compliance to all Lamprell policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Complying with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures and compliance with all audits and
inspections.
Maintain Key Relationships:
• Clients
• Proposals Manager
• Senior Proposals Engineer
• Team members
• Internal departments
• Suppliers and subcontractors