Proposals Project Engineer

2 months ago


Sheffield UK, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom NES Fircroft Full time

NES Fircroft are working with a global engineering company with a base in Sheffield who is looking for a Proposals Project Engineer to work with them on a permanent basis.


This is a great opportunity for an aspiring Project Engineer to join their Proposal Services team and grown professionally in a challenging and supporting environment.

Reporting to the Proposal Services Manager, you will be a member of the Proposal Services group within the Downstream (DN) Sales department and providing a combined technical/commercial service for the company.


You will be responsible for leading and coordinating the technical proposal of projects, with a typical budget of £2-30m contract value, with the support of an in-house team of engineers, ensuring that all project objectives are met.

Technical bid responsibilities include a combination of the following: working to a fixed deadline ensuring technical and functional suitability of designs; setting engineering and equipment budgets.


Main Tasks:

  • Support the Project Execution for succession bids, including the generation of technical proposals using a combination of own skills supported by a team of multi-disciplined engineers working together with the sales manager, including liaison with other PT offices.
  • Work with the Proposal Services manager and Technical/Bid Leaders to facilitate the timely submission of technical documents.
  • Assist in developing standard and bespoke technical solutions, considering bidding costs, supply costs, and quality aspects while maintaining bid timescales.
  • Monitor and report on pre-project internal timescales from BNB to Bid.
  • Assist in coordinating engineering man-hour and/or merchant account budgets for the pre-project bids.
  • Generate Equipment Enquiry Requisitions and Request For Quotation.
  • Coordination with suppliers for selecting the most cost-effective solution of the bought out systems and equipment.
  • Maintain the DN standard specifications including having an overview of all sections of the specification and ensure SCS numbers are maintained and implemented.
  • Develop, maintain and cultivate relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors to ensure successful bidding process and / or to ensure relationships are developed to secure future business


Required Skills:

  • Some experience in a technical role (preferable within the metals industry), with Technical Sales knowledge.
  • Experience of engineering design for the project lifecycle from sales through to installation/commissioning from a specific disciplined engineering view.
  • Demonstrated ability to assist in the decision making of the proposals work.
  • Must be able to take a pragmatic approach to problems solving with quick and positive attitude.
  • Engineering design background, ideally complemented with some on-site working knowledge. (mechanical desirable but not mandatory)
  • Basic functional knowledge of rolling mills, ideally both Steel and Aluminium.
  • Ability to communicate/liaise on both technical and non-technical issues.
  • Ability to use engineering design tools.
  • Understanding of Project Management, Planning, Procurement, Sales and R&D disciplines
  • Keep pace with current developments and in particular those of our competitors
  • Experience of 2D and 3D engineering design software.
  • Proficiency in IT and business system tools.


Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Financial incentives; including free private healthcare (through Westfield), the option to select other benefits such as streaming services and greenspace memberships.
  • Minimum 26 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell accordingly.
  • Bespoke personal development plans
  • Support with further education and qualifications (where relevant)
  • Annual Chartership fees covered
  • The chance to work, contribute and develop within a global leader in their market


If you are interested in applying for this role, please forward your updated CV.


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