Proposal Engineer
Posted 5 days 3 hours ago by Approach People Recruitment
Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for engineering and a knack for creating winning proposals? Join a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, where innovation meets reliability to protect the world's critical processes and places.
In this exciting role, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team driving solutions for industries such as Renewables, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Power, Oil & Gas, and Data Centers. From crafting detailed proposals to supporting seamless project transitions, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring safety and efficiency in diverse environments.
What You'll Do:
1.Analyze & Strategize
- Evaluate incoming RFQs (technical and commercial) to identify opportunities.
- Collaborate with sales teams to define bid strategies.
- Review project specifications to spot constraints and craft solutions.
2.Coordinate & Support
- Engage with engineering teams, subject matter experts, and vendors.
- Represent the proposals team during bid clarifications and meetings.
- Provide ongoing technical and commercial support throughout the proposal lifecycle.
3.Prepare Winning Proposals
- Develop cost estimates and comprehensive cost models.
- Draft proposals that highlight value and differentiation using a "prepare to win" approach.
4.Facilitate Seamless Handover
- Support clarifications, negotiations, and contract transitions post-submission.
- Ensure a smooth transition from proposal to project execution.
What You Bring:
- A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience in proposal/tendering or estimating roles (preferably within the Process industry).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Dutch and fluent English language skills.
- Knowledge of power distribution or heat tracing applications is an advantage.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excellent communication skills.
What We Offer:
- A chance to make an exceptional impact in industries shaping the future.
- A collaborative environment that values an explorer mindset and empathy for colleagues and customers.
- Opportunities for professional growth in a global organization dedicated to innovation and excellence.
- A hybrid work model with occasional travel (
This is your opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies and be part of a mission that protects places of progress. Ready to take the next step? Apply today to shape a safer, more efficient future.