Proposal Engineer

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1. Role Objective

The Proposal Engineer is a strategic technical-commercial role. You will act as a key partner to the Senior Project Manager in developing high-quality technical and commercial proposals for high-value projects within the Chemical, Petrochemical, and New Energy (EV Battery/Nickel) sectors. The primary goal is to secure project wins through accurate cost estimation, robust technical solutions, and meticulous bid management.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Technical Proposal Development: Translate Client Terms of Reference (TOR) or Request for Quotation (RFQ) into comprehensive technical proposals, including work methodology, manpower planning, and project scheduling.

• Commercial Costing & Estimation: Independently perform detailed project cost calculations (CAPEX/OPEX). You must ensure all commercial aspects of the proposal are accurate, competitive, and profitable for Bureau Veritas.

• End-to-End Bid Management: Manage the full tender lifecycle, ensuring 100% compliance with Bureau Veritas internal standards and strict client deadlines.

• Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: Source, evaluate, and negotiate with sub-contractors or specialized vendors (e.g., laboratory testing or specific subject matter experts) to complete the proposal scope.

• Market Intelligence: Support the team in market research regarding competitor activities and industry trends, particularly in the Indonesian nickel downstream and chemical processing sectors.

3. Critical Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or Environmental Engineering from a reputable university.

• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Proposal Engineer, Sales Engineer, or Project Engineer within EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), Engineering Consulting, or TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) industries.

• Technical Knowledge:

  • Solid understanding of chemical/process plant project workflows.

  • Familiarity with Process Safety terminologies (e.g., HAZOP, QRA, SIL, Safety Case) is a significant advantage.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (PFD, P&ID).

• Language Proficiency: * Excellent English (Written and Verbal) is mandatory for technical reporting and global collaboration.

  • Proficiency in Mandarin (Chinese) is a strong plus, given the stakeholder landscape in the Nickel/EV Battery industry.

• Soft Skills:

  • High Resilience: Proven ability to work under pressure and manage tight tender deadlines.

  • Analytical Mindset: Ability to identify commercial risks and provide strategic solutions in a proposal.

  • Stakeholder Management: Comfortable communicating with both technical experts and procurement departments.

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