Proposals Manager

7 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom CV Library Full time
Job Title: Proposals Manager

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Industry: Utilities, Pharmaceutical, Food & Drink, Chemicals

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Proposals Manager to join our team of experienced process control and automation specialists. As a Proposals Manager, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and submitting technical tenders for key clients in the Utilities sector.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Proposal Engineering: Provide expert consultancy in Proposal Engineering for PLC, HMI, SCADA, Telemetry, and Industrial Communication, leveraging industry experience to drive efficiency in tender execution.
  2. Proposal Development: Prepare and deliver cost-effective, technically viable automation and electrical proposals that meet customer and tender requirements using appropriate engineering tools.
  3. Client Engagement: Engage with clients to fully understand project-specific requirements and ensure proposals are tailored to their needs.
  4. Proposal Quality: Ensure all proposals are delivered with exceptional quality and timeliness, prioritising high levels of customer satisfaction.
  5. Site Surveys: Conduct detailed site surveys as required.
  6. Project Estimation: Accurately estimate project hours for all engineering tasks.
  7. Client Meetings: Participate in client meetings to gather technical information and clarify project scope.
  8. Subcontractor Management: Source and validate subcontractor quotations when necessary, ensuring all aspects of the project scope are covered.
  9. Travel: Travel to customer sites as needed to support project goals.
  10. Proposal Review: Review peer-generated proposals for accuracy and quality prior to submission.
  11. Compliance: Adhere to all corporate, environmental, governmental, quality, safety, and regulatory policies and standards.
  12. Process Improvement: Utilise tools, guidelines, and procedures to prepare high-quality proposals and suggest improvements for process efficiency.
Technical Requirements
  1. Control Systems: Control systems and control engineering
  2. Process Knowledge: Process knowledge
  3. PLC/HMI/SCADA/Telemetry: PLC/HMI/SCADA/Telemetry
  4. Electrical Control Panel Design: Electrical Control Panel design and commissioning
  5. Industrial Networking: Industrial Networking
  6. Microsoft Office: Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project
  7. CDM: CDM
  8. Utilities & Infrastructure Industry: Utilities & Infrastructure Industry
Desirable Skills
  1. PLC Software: Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider
  2. HMI/SCADA Systems: Rockwell FTView ME and SE, Siemens WinCC, AVEVA InTouch and System Platform, GE FIX, Mitsubishi
  3. Drive Systems: ABB, Control Techniques
  4. Telemetry Systems: GeoSCADA Expert, MIMM, Brodersen
  5. Networks: Fibre Optic and Ethernet, Ethernet, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP

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