Proposal and Contract Manager

3 days ago


Burgess Hill, West Sussex, United Kingdom CAE Inc Full time
About This Role

CAE's Defence & Security business unit is a globally recognized training and mission systems integrator, providing innovative solutions across various domains.

We are at the forefront of digital innovation, delivering cutting-edge training and mission support solutions.

This role requires an experienced project coordinator with excellent engineering skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will be based out of our UK head office in Burgess Hill and will require you to be in the office 3 days per week, with the other 2 days either being home or office based.

Candidates must be able to obtain or transfer Security Clearance, which the Company sponsors.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Act as the main interface between Sales/Business Development, Program Management, Solution Development, Contracts, Pricing, and any other stakeholders for proposal-related activities across EMEA.
  • Identify project risks, define mitigation plans, and include these in the cost estimates.
  • Document Basis of Estimate (BoE) for all costs including baseline used, comparables, execution strategy, assumptions, risks, and limitations.
  • Support the generation of Requests for Quotation (RFQ) to major suppliers and subcontractors, including detailed Statements of Work (SOW) with SME where appropriate.
  • Support Sales Baseline activities with the Project Manager during Sales Hand Over (SHO) after contract award.
About You
  • Experience on complex engineering projects.
  • Management experience as a technical team leader or similar responsibility in a matrix organization without formal authority.
  • Broad understanding of engineering and training concepts across various disciplines.
  • Language skills: native English but fluency in German or another European language would be an advantage.
  • Knowledge and experience of the simulation and training domain would be a distinct advantage.
What We Offer

A competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Equal Opportunities Employer.

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.



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