Proposals Engineer
CV-LibraryWest MidlandspermanentPosted: 8 April 2026
Apply NowRubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Proposals Engineer on a permanent basis based in West Midlands.
Role Summary
Responsible for the Mechanical or Electrical Engineering content of estimates, proposals and tenders
in accordance with procedures to the agreed timetable.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
• To determine, with input from others as necessary, optimum MEICA design solutions for proposal
work.
• Working with the Commercial Manager, to ensure the contractual and commercial viability of
tenders submitted.
• Provision of Mechanical/Electrical estimates for tenders in conjunction with estimators and project
engineers as necessary.
• Production of Mechanical/Electrical tender documents and completion of clients’ documentation
for submittal.
• Meeting tender deadlines.
• Provide sales support as required.
• Participate in presentations and technical/commercial meetings with potential/actual clients and
customers as required.
• Identify key inputs required by others in order to produce technically and commercially viable
tenders.
• Co-ordinating external and internal inputs for tender preparation.
• Work with relevant engineering discipline leads to establish labour estimates for proposals
(utilising EMEW)
• Maintenance of tender records and files including post tender.
• Preparation of project hand-over documentation.
• Upkeep of costs, estimating and pricing information.
• To provide a reference point for other staff seconded to Business Development in order to
maintain consistency and adherence to proposals working procedures and practices.
• To report on the effectiveness and efficiency of proposals work at regular intervals.
• Development of tendering and estimating standards as required.
• To comply with all Health and Safety responsibilities commensurate with the role, as outlined in
the Health and Safety policy.
• Any other duties commensurate with the position as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements
Essential:
• HNC/D in relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent level qualification)
• Demonstrable experience commensurate to the level of the role within the water/wastewater
industry or other relevant sector
• IT literate with an ability to use a wide range of IT packages including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and be self-directed as
appropriate
• Able to work under pressure and within short term deadlines
• Commercially astute
• Ability to communicate effectively and build good working relationships with clients, (JV) partners
and suppliers.
Desirable:
• BSc or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body (eg. IMechE, IET, CIWEM)
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time
Role Summary
Responsible for the Mechanical or Electrical Engineering content of estimates, proposals and tenders
in accordance with procedures to the agreed timetable.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
• To determine, with input from others as necessary, optimum MEICA design solutions for proposal
work.
• Working with the Commercial Manager, to ensure the contractual and commercial viability of
tenders submitted.
• Provision of Mechanical/Electrical estimates for tenders in conjunction with estimators and project
engineers as necessary.
• Production of Mechanical/Electrical tender documents and completion of clients’ documentation
for submittal.
• Meeting tender deadlines.
• Provide sales support as required.
• Participate in presentations and technical/commercial meetings with potential/actual clients and
customers as required.
• Identify key inputs required by others in order to produce technically and commercially viable
tenders.
• Co-ordinating external and internal inputs for tender preparation.
• Work with relevant engineering discipline leads to establish labour estimates for proposals
(utilising EMEW)
• Maintenance of tender records and files including post tender.
• Preparation of project hand-over documentation.
• Upkeep of costs, estimating and pricing information.
• To provide a reference point for other staff seconded to Business Development in order to
maintain consistency and adherence to proposals working procedures and practices.
• To report on the effectiveness and efficiency of proposals work at regular intervals.
• Development of tendering and estimating standards as required.
• To comply with all Health and Safety responsibilities commensurate with the role, as outlined in
the Health and Safety policy.
• Any other duties commensurate with the position as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements
Essential:
• HNC/D in relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent level qualification)
• Demonstrable experience commensurate to the level of the role within the water/wastewater
industry or other relevant sector
• IT literate with an ability to use a wide range of IT packages including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and be self-directed as
appropriate
• Able to work under pressure and within short term deadlines
• Commercially astute
• Ability to communicate effectively and build good working relationships with clients, (JV) partners
and suppliers.
Desirable:
• BSc or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body (eg. IMechE, IET, CIWEM)
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time