Proposals Engineer - Control Systems

£35-£42k + Excellent benefits

WARRINGTON

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MDE are recruiting for a Proposals Engineer to support the bid and tender processes for major enterprise scale automation systems in the Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage industries. This role offers access to a diverse range of projects working with leaders in their field. Whilst experienced candidates would be advantageous, our clients also has a structured training plan and will consider candidates with some knowledge in the technological aspects. The role will suit anyone with a background in Control Systems engineering. 

Purpose

To perform a technical estimating/bid/proposal's role for the Systems Integration (PLC, HMI, SCADA and Telemetry) offering. To evaluate and deliver high quality, accurate, and competitive technical proposals. This will involve liaising closely with the client and engineering teams, throughout the bids. This role is open to a junior applicant who has some knowledge and experience of the Essential Skills listed below. A structured training programme and ongoing mentoring will be given.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the initial review of the scope and technical requirements of the tender enquiry package. Notify senior management team and record any significant commercial, technical, or contractual risks associated with the enquiry. These will be recorded and reviewed/mitigated before the client submission. Laisse with client throughout the bid process to clarify requirements before preparing and submitting the proposal.
• Preparation of accurate and competitive labour and material costings utilising the estimating package/costs sheets. This may require obtaining sub-contractor/supplier pricing.
• Liaise with engineering to obtain relevant technical information, clarify requirements, obtain estimates, and to agree the proposed solution.
• Organise and take part in the internal technical review of the proposal costings.
• Following the cost review, producing a high quality and professional technical proposal document. Ensure that the tender proposal is clear, unambiguous and protects the company's commercial position. The design responsibility and deliverable requirements will be clearly identified and documented in the technical proposal.
• Attend site visits and review meetings with Client, as required.
• Ensure that proposals are followed up at agreed intervals with the clients and this is recorded in the CRM (such as expected order date, competitive position etc). This will include updating the Key Account Manager to the status of the bid, where required.
• Attend an internal kick-off meeting with the project team should the tender be successful.
• Involvement with continuous improvement, innovation and estimating tool developments.

Skills Knowledge

Essential Skills

• Technical knowledge the following: -
  • PLC Control systems, knowledge of PLC, HMI and SCADA hardware selection, definition, project lifecycle, control system documentation and programming. Understanding of network design requirements for Control Systems.
  • Telemetry Systems as used within the Water Industry. Knowledge of Telemetry hardware, communication mediums between site and the clients Telemetry Master Station (Top End) and the methodology of commissioning Telemetry systems on water sites.

• Creation and submission of estimating proforma's and the subsequent population of the benchmark estimating pricing portal to ensure that our bids are framework compliant.
• Using pricing routines to aid in the creation of compensation event quotations (CEQ'S) and framework compliant tenders.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and with clients.

For a junior role, basic knowledge of the above will be acceptable.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Engineering or equivalent.
• Possessing, or working towards, a relevant engineering degree or equivalent.