Proposal Engineer

Proposal Engineer - KwaZulu-Natal The Proposal Engineer will assist the Key Account Managers in preparing proposals and cost estimations for projects, equipment upgrades/modernisation, technical services and equipment repairs based on client specifications and requirements. Key Responsibilities: Receive tenders / RFQ specifications. Liaise with external suppliers, prepare high quality scopes of work, submit RFQ to suppliers, review, and adjudicate proposals received. Monitor and meet deadlines. Draft project proposals for review with the Key Account and Proposal Manager for approval. Follow up evaluation process until order placement. Compile project hand-overs for received orders. Attend close-out meetings at the end of projects to optimise future proposals. Support repairs business with proposal reviews, bills of material, scopes of work where needed. Interpret technical manuals, parts lists, bills of material and installation manuals for equipment, to aid in the building of proposals. Review request for quotation for equipment repairs. Align customers request with cost effective, technical, and operational requirements for repair work. Requirements: Tertiary Qualification in either mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering fields. Project costing or similar estimating experience is essential. Supply Chain / Purchasing experience. Knowledge of project management principles. Computer literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, Projects required. Knowledge of heavy industrial equipment repair and modifications. Able to apply technical knowledge as part of the solution to the client. Understand the process of project site work for the purpose of building project proposals.