Junior Proposals Engineer (EE) at Steinmuller Africa

Key Performance Areas:

• Register enquiries received, and evaluation of enquiry documentation.
• Clarify client requirements, obtain input and tender qualification from internal departments and subcontractors and compile and submit to the Proposals Manager a detailed enquiry summary, highlighting the major commercial, technical and special requirements.
• Compile “Bid Approval” documents for shareholder approval.
• Compile, submit and evaluate subcontractor enquiries and offers and expediting enquiries and clarification queries.
• Attend bid clarification meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Establish site requirements.
• Calculate tender price in accordance with client requirements and internal procedures.
• Compile proposals and obtain approval.
• Attend and chair internal tender review meetings.
• Issue tenders to clients.
• Attend post tender negotiations.
• Evaluate orders received against proposals submitted and agreements negotiated.
• Follow up with the client and compile and update proposals tracking information.
• Compile a comprehensive handover report of successful proposals to the appointed Project Manager.
• Develop proposal forms and methods on an ongoing basis in conjunction with the Proposals Managers.
• Establish, expand and maintain close contacts with key client representatives.
• Any other job related duties as required from time to time.

Competencies/skills:

• Ability to work under immense pressure and time constraints.
• Deadline driven.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Flexible and willing to travel.
• Willing to work additional hours as and when necessary.
• Demonstrate sound work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-management and office mannerism commensurate with working in open plan offices.
• Diligent and strive to get work done.
• Excellent communicator.
• Pedantic and focus on attention to detail.
• Pursue improved methods over accepted norms.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Strong technical mind-set.
• Highly numerate with the ability to research, assemble, manage and manipulate numerical information.
• Organisational and presentation skills.
• Ability to confidently interact with senior management.

 Preferred Requirements:

• National Diploma or Engineering degree.
• 3 Years’ post graduate experience in the construction/ erection environment/ power generation and/or petrochemical.
• 1 Year experience in tendering, with a proven track record in tender compilation would be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of engineering contracts (NEC and FIDIC).
• Computer literate (MS Excel, Word and Power Point and MS Project or alternative planning programmes).