Proposals Engineer at Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty Ltd

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Lesedi, as an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company, relies on formal and informal request for proposals/tenders to win new projects. Proposals are the primary documents used to win these projects. This role is to lead the preparation of proposals assigned by the Industrial division leads, supported by the Proposals Manager and to ensure that the execution of these proposals comply with the proposals procedure as well as comply fully with the client's requirements. This role also covers the ability to develop or conceptualize technical/system solutions if / when required to do so. This role interfaces with many aspects and departments within of the overall company.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Identifying new business and/ or project Tender opportunities as applicable
• Summarizing RFP documents/Informal requests for Go/No Go meetings
• Project managing the complete proposals execution process according to procedure
• Preparing compliant proposals for submission, with the assistance of various individuals/teams
• Proposal Close-out (Wash up meetings, lessons learnt, archiving important documents)
• Responding to Client clarifications for submitted proposals
• Handover of successful bids to the projects team

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualification and experience:

• Degree in an Engineering Field (Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering)
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience
• Project management qualification is advantageous
• Experience in Project Management
• Experience in compiling proposals
• Experience in the Power Generation Industry
• Experience with NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
• Cost Engineering/Estimating capability is advantageous
• Technical writing advantageous

Competencies:

• Attention to detail, neatness / Compliance
• Financial acumen
• Communication skills
• Analytical ability
• Results driven
• Multi-tasking
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Ability to develop or conceptualize the technical/system solution if / when required to do so
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work long hours
• Team player / teamwork driven / collaboration skills
• Ensure stakeholder engagement during and after the proposals process
• Procedure compliance