Proposal and Estimating Engineer at Ralds & Agate

Mission / Purpose of the Job

• The Proposal and Estimating Engineer is responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for engineering, power, and oil & gas projects.
• The Proposal and Estimating Engineer ensure that all bids are technically compliant, commercially competitive, and aligned with client requirements and the company’s capabilities.
• This role supports business growth by delivering accurate cost estimates, high-quality proposals, and effective bid strategies within required timelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze tender documents, scope of work, drawings, specifications, and contract conditions to understand requirements.
• Ensure proposals are technically robust, commercially competitive, and aligned with client needs and company capabilities.
• Oversee preparation of technical write-ups, project execution plans, schedules, manpower histograms, and resource plans.
• Attend post-trend and pre-award meetings with clients to answer any queries or to get a better understanding of requirements.
• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates, budgets, pricing models, and cash flow forecasts.
• Review and validate cost inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, logistics, and subcontractors.
• Optimize pricing to improve competitiveness while maintaining profitability.
• Ensure clarity and accuracy of price build-up, mark-ups, exclusions, and assumptions.
• Review technical deliverables (drawings, layouts, schedules, method statements) before final submission.
• Represent the company during pre-bid meetings, clarification sessions, and tender conferences.
• Participate in technical and commercial negotiations, clarification responses, and bid defense presentations.
• Liaise with clients on scope, requirements, and contractual issues.
• Ensure all queries are promptly addressed and aligned with tender strategy.
• Review and edit proposal content for clarity, consistency, and alignment with RFP requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain accurate pricing and cost data.
• Review technical content for accuracy and completeness.
• Attend Contract negotiation meeting and review Contract agreement
• Analyze Contract requirements and conditions for the Management
• Ensures Weekly Tender Report submission for Management
• Ensure the Line Manager validates the completeness, accuracy, and compliance of all proposal documents before submission.
• Maintain a knowledge base of historical costs, supplier database, and lessons learned.
• Ensure submission of bid within the specified timeline.
• Implement best practices, develop templates, and enhance bidding processes.
• May be required to perform a business development role where required.

Job Specifications
Minimum & Preferred Requirements:

• Education / Business Degree
• B.Sc / B.Eng / HND / B.Tech Quantity Survey/ Engineering or related fields

Work Experience:

• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience in the Oil and Gas Sector and/or Power Transmission/Distribution Sector with no less than 5 years in core bidding and tendering for major projects in the IOC, via NIPEX.

Competencies, Skills & Attributes
Knowledge:

• Proposal and tender management processes.
• Cost estimation, pricing strategies, and commercial analysis.
• Engineering project execution and technical documentation.
• Contractual terms, conditions, and negotiation principles.
• Industry bidding standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills:

• Proposal & tender management
• Cost estimation & pricing
• Technical proposal writing
• Commercial analysis
• Negotiation & stakeholder management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel & Office tools
• Project scheduling & planning
• Analytical & problem-solving skills
• Time management & multitasking

Behavioral Attributes:

• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical mindset
• Ability to work under pressure
• Results-oriented and deadline-driven
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Professional integrity
• Effective communication skills
• Collaborative and team-focused.