Ralds & Agate (R&A) is an Organizational Effectiveness Firm focused on providing People and Process related solutions to businesses, communities and organizations within and outside Africa. We bring to the table a versatile & cumulative business and professional experience of over 4 decades. Multifaceted industry experience across Oil & Gas, Research & Technology, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Financial services etc.We work to support C suite clients to ensure that they derive value from their very valuable asset: their Employees. We are focused and committed towards building partnerships and mutually beneficial long term relationships with our clients.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Proposal and Estimating Engineer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
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.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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