Proposals and Tendering Engineer

Proposal & Tender Preparation Review and analyze RFQs, RFPs, ITTs, tender documents, specifications, drawings, BOQs, and scope of work. Prepare technical and commercial proposals in line with customer requirements. Develop BOQs/BOMs, cost estimates, pricing, quotations, and bid summaries. Prepare technical compliance statements, deviations, exclusions, assumptions, and clarifications. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, sales, project management, finance, and vendors to obtain required inputs. Request and evaluate supplier/subcontractor quotations. Ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, compliant, and submitted within deadlines. Support customer technical clarifications, negotiations, presentations, and post-bid activities. Prequalification / Vendor Registration Manage prequalification (PQQ/PQ) submissions for clients, consultants, contractors, and government/industrial organizations. Prepare and submit prequalification documents in accordance with client requirements. Manage vendor registration and classification with relevant Kuwait clients and organizations. Compile company profile, financial information, certifications, licenses, HSE documents, QA/QC records, technical capabilities, equipment details, and project references. Prepare project reference sheets and relevant experience documentation. Coordinate with HR, Finance, HSE, QA/QC, Operations, and Management to obtain supporting documents. Monitor prequalification status, approvals, expiry dates, and renewal requirements. Maintain an updated database of approved clients, contractors, consultants, and vendor registrations. Monitor tender announcements, submission deadlines, addenda, clarifications, and amendments. Coordinate with local partners, suppliers, subcontractors, and stakeholders for Kuwait-based tenders. Maintain records of tender submissions, bid bonds, supporting documents, clarifications, and tender outcomes.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s/Diploma degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Instrumentation, or another relevant engineering discipline. 5–15 years of experience in proposal engineering, estimation, tendering, prequalification, project engineering, or a related field. Kuwait experience is preferred, with proven exposure to local tendering and prequalification procedures. Experience dealing with K-Company and CAPT will be an advantage. Strong knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and document management. Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents. Strong technical writing, analytical, coordination, communication, and negotiation skills. Experience with client/vendor portals and online tender platforms is an advantage. Employment Type Full-time

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