Proposals Engineer

We are looking to strengthen our Proposals team with a Proposal Engineer based at Maple Lodge with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Framework Pre-Construction Lead and your role will cover the Management, co-ordination and timely preparation of tenders for civil, process and MEICA Engineering works in accordance with individual clients requirements.

• Manage and co-ordinate timely preparation of tenders for civil, process and MEICA Engineering works in accordance with individual clients requirements
• Manage company / client interface and relationships.
• Manage tender development costs.
• Manage company risk associated with each tender.
• Manage external stakeholders associated with projects.
• Manage JV partnership relationships and development of team ethics.
• Manage tender strategy.
• Encourage, manage and develop sub-ordinates and colleagues within the departmental function.
• Manage feedback from contract close out meetings, change requests and clients to enable a more tailored approach. Useful feedback inputted in the KM system for future reuse.
• Co-ordination of design disciplines / participation in design to allow production of information for enquiry / estimating purposes.
• Preparation/co-ordination of estimates for civil and MEICA Engineering works.
• Monitor tender plan resource estimate against tender costs/progress and report savings/deficiencies to the manager.
• Monitor tender progress against tender preparation programme and report savings/deficiencies to line manager.
• Ensure procedures, including risk and governance processes, are followed, documented and correct authorisations are in place.
• Ensure company liability is limited to an acceptable level.
• Maintain a commercial awareness and an understanding of the conditions within which the company operates
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.

• Planning capability sufficient to prepare Tender Programmes.
• Design and construction experience sufficient to influence the design and buildability of a project, choice of materials and be able to contribute to optioneering.
• Understanding of the Conditions of Contract and Specifications commonly used within the Water Industry.
• Understanding of Partnering and Framework approach.
• Experience in risk management techniques.
• Knowledge of the processes, equipment and services that are used within the water industry.

• Preferably Degree Qualified in an Engineering Discipline
• Ideally Member of a professional institution
• Proposals experience preferably within W&WW Industry.