Proposals Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Proposal Engineer to join our client, a global leader in developing innovative technological solutions within the defence and energy industries.

This strategic recruitment aims to support the organisation’s expanding project portfolio and enhance its competitive edge in defence and industrial markets. The Proposal Engineer role is central to shaping our client’s future initiatives, offering an exciting opportunity to influence cutting-edge projects that have a tangible impact on security and sustainable development.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse technical and commercial specifications, identifying potential risks and critical points.
• Prepare comprehensive documents as the foundation for bid development.
• Collaborate with departmental leaders and management to craft strategic technical and commercial proposals.
• Conduct detailed market research, assessing current programmes, available solutions, and supply sources.
• Lead the development and coordination of bid schedules, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
• Prepare and evaluate technical and financial estimates in partnership with responsible teams.
• Support negotiations by providing technical insights and strategic input during client discussions.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with clients and partners, ensuring clarity and continuity.
• Explore and research standardisation opportunities to optimise bid quality.
• Develop alternative solutions to enhance competitiveness.
• Innovate technical approaches to improve project outcomes and market positioning.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Academic background in engineering, business, or related disciplines.
• Strong technical understanding of complex products and systems.
• Professional level English and French; additional languages are advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of legal and commercial contexts, including contractual and financial negotiations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, with expertise in MS Project.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP and Baan (preferred).
• Demonstrated autonomy, sound judgement, and a high sense of responsibility.
• Leadership capability, including team management and delegation skills.
• Discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working within the defence or industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of international trade regulations, including compliance with ITAR.
• Prior exposure to standardisation frameworks and processes.
• Skills in identifying and implementing innovative technical solutions.

Does this sound like you? If so and you’d like to apply, please apply via the link and I’ll call you as soon as possible to discuss the opportunity in more detail.