Function: Contracts & Proposal
Work Type: Full-time (Office-based, with occasional site visits)
Functionally reports to: Vice President, Contracts & Proposal
Operationally reports to: Senior / Proposal Director
Supervises: Senior / Proposal Engineers
Job Purpose
The Proposals Manager is responsible for developing proposal strategies, overseeing multi-disciplinary bid preparation, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality technical and commercial proposals. The role includes staff supervision, strategic input, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to secure successful tender outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and review multiple proposals simultaneously
- Establish proposal methods, strategies, and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, partners, and subcontractors throughout the proposal process
- Recommend bidding strategies and ensure their effective implementation
- Review estimation processes and provide guidance to ensure accuracy and competitiveness
- Contribute to proposal-related budget preparation and resource planning
- Motivate, train, develop, and appraise proposal team members
- Ensure all proposals meet company standards, client requirements, and deadlines
- Maintain full compliance with company HSE policies and standards
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or equivalent
Experience:
- Minimum 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, with extensive exposure to proposal, tendering, and estimation processes
Technical Competencies
- Strong multidisciplinary technical knowledge
- Excellent understanding of contractual and commercial matters
- Advanced commercial awareness
- Proficient in MS Office and proposal management tools
Behavioral Competencies
- Exceptional planning and organizational abilities
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Analytical and strategic thinking
- Effective presentation and communication skills
- Integrity, dedication, and leadership
- Excellent time management and prioritization
- Self-motivated and results-oriented team leader
- Fluent in written and spoken English
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to [email protected] by indicating the position title in the subject line of your email.