Senior Proposal Engineer

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups with 65 years of experience and employing more than 10,500 employees across 80 countries.

In Saudi Arabia, SYSTRA has been present for more than 20 years and continues to expand and play its part in helping the Kingdom achieve its 2030 vision. With 400+ employees SYSTRA is involved in many of the Kingdoms iconic projects.

As SYSTRA continues to grow as a business in Saudi Arabia, we are looking for a Senior Proposal Engineer. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enter and update opportunity data and run reports.
• Communicate with technical staff regarding status updates.
• Develop the proposal preparation schedule.
• Perform analysis, interpretation and outline of the RFP.
• Develop the Bid Planning Matrix.
• Coordinate and conduct the proposal kick-off meeting.
• Ensure compliance with the RFP.
• Oversee the development of the graphic theme in line with the brand.
• Oversee and contribute to the preparation of proposal sections, as needed.
• Develop the proposal fee schedule/s, various pricing models, cashflow and profitability analysis in line with internal and client requirements, in collaboration with local and international teams and for review by Finance Director.
• Edit proposal content to ensure quality, consistency, prevent omissions, and identify contradictions and inaccuracies.
• Manage the compilation of the proposal in the correct format as requested by the client prior to submission in collaboration with the proposals team.
• Perform and oversee the final quality check to ensure consistency, prevent omissions, and identify contradictions and inaccuracies.
• Provide all information as required for all internal review processes.
• Coordinate on-time proposal delivery.
• Manage completion of quality work on time, within brand guidelines, and report status of projects to supervisors.
• Seek input proactively and search out content from others.
• Attend and participate in meetings to understand needs/scope of tasks assigned.
• Maintain global and local content management databases to ensure that accurate, up to date information is readily available for efficient development of proposals.
• Successfully juggle multiple task and priorities, marrying short time frames with high-quality work

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND     

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, finance, marketing, communications, or business administration.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in the same industry.

LANGUAGE SKILL    

• Fluent in English with strong written and oral communication. Ability to edit and write content in English. Proficiency in Arabic language an advantage but not essential.

CAREER BACKGROUND    

• Demonstrated proficiency in keyboard skills and a working knowledge of MS Windows and related software for desktop publishing, graphics, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and client presentations is required.
• Advanced level skills in Excel and financial modelling and reporting are a requirement.
• Experience using InDesign software application would be preferred.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Strong team working capabilities.
• A proactive approach, working effectively in coordinating activities and complex tasks, taking professional responsibility in all matters.
• A flexible approach to working with occasional evening and weekend work if required.
• Previous and/or current experience in KSA (Riyadh), preferred.