PROPOSAL EXECUTIVE

• Interpret enquiries and request for quotations from existing and prospective customers in order to establish an initial understanding of the customer’s requirements • Outline projected costs, material, labor needs, and other matters • Determine the estimated costs & requirements for client • Build further understanding of requirements by liaising with customers, either face to face or over the telephone as appropriate • Organise site visits and meetings with customers, suppliers, subcontractors or consultants as required • In line with product decision, determine the key objectives and possible options to be covered in the proposal, coordinating the supply of necessary information, organising the various estimates, and defining the scope of supply • Work in partnership with Engineering, Commercial and Project Managers as appropriate to need in order to evaluate technical risk and commercial terms • Prepare RFQ’s for suppliers/subcontractors against specs and T&C’s • Compile comprehensive tender specifications defining prices, commercial conditions, comments and deviations and technical specifications for presentation to the customer • Support Sales Manager/Sector Managers/Sales Engineers during the bid processAct as focal point for customer queries regarding Proposal submission, in order to reach agreement and build a positive on-going relationship • Monitor progress and status of Proposals, maintaining accurate records and keeping the Proposals Manager fully informed at all times • Support Project team during handover of Proposals that have resulted in orders • Maintain internal Quality systems as relevant to the processing of enquiries and proposals Proposal engineers typically work full time during normal business hours, though they may works nights or weekends to meet deadlines.