Proposal Engineer

Hiring company: AHQ - Admin Division Job Summary: The Proposal Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the Sales Team by preparing high-quality technical and commercial proposals for water treatment chemicals and related solutions. The role directly contributes to securing new projects, tenders, and long-term contracts for Al-Jazira Water Chemicals Processing Plant. Key Responsibilities: Proposal & Tender Management · Prepare technical and commercial proposals in response to RFQs, RFPs, and tenders. · Review tender documents, specifications, BOQs, and contractual requirements. · Coordinate with sales, production, procurement, QA/QC, and logistics teams to gather required inputs. · Ensure proposals are accurate, compliant, competitive, and submitted on time Technical Support to Sales · Provide technical clarification and product selection support to the sales team. · Customize solutions for water treatment chemicals (e.g., industrial water, wastewater, RO, cooling towers, boilers, etc.). · Assist sales during client meetings, technical discussions, and negotiations when required. Costing & Commercial Analysis · Prepare cost estimates, pricing models, and margin analysis. · Work closely with procurement and production to ensure realistic and profitable pricing. · Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance. Documentation & Compliance · Prepare technical datasheets, method statements, compliance matrices, and clarifications. · Ensure proposals comply with client, regulatory, and internal standards. · Maintain an organized database of proposals, tenders, and standard templates. Continuous Improvement · Analyze won/lost bids and provide feedback to improve future proposals. · Support development of standard proposal formats, technical libraries, and best practices Key Skills & Qualifications: Education :  Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering , or related field. good command in AutoCAD would be an advantage Experience: - 3–7 years of experience as a Proposal Engineer, Sales Engineer, or similar role. - Proven experience in water treatment chemicals, industrial chemicals, or process industries is highly preferred. Leadership: Strong Experience as a Proposal Engineer, Sales Engineer, or similar role. Expertise: Strong background in tendering for industrial plants, utilities, or EPC clients. Skills: · Strong understanding of water treatment processes and chemicals . · Excellent technical writing and proposal preparation skills. · Commercial awareness and pricing strategy understanding. · Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tenders simultaneously. · Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ERP experience is a plus. · Strong communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage). · Strong skills in AutoCAD, with the ability to produce precise engineering drawings and detailed construction plans. · Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Proposal turnaround time Proposal quality and compliance Tender success / win ratio Support effectiveness to sales team Contribution to project acquisition and revenue growth