Proposals Engineer - Water Industry

About the role

AtripleA Recruitment and Temps is recruiting a Proposals Engineer for a client in Rosebank, Pretoria. The role sits in the New Business department and develops and manages high-quality technical and commercial proposals. It calls for strong technical expertise, project management capability and commercial awareness.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse client specifications, tender documents and technical requirements to prepare detailed, accurate proposals.
• Develop proposal execution plans and coordinate with engineering, procurement and finance teams to gather and validate information.
• Work with the Engineering team on technical designs, cost estimates and project schedules for proposals.
• Ensure proposals comply with regulatory, safety and environmental standards.
• Act as the main contact for proposal queries, liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations, and present proposals to clients.
• Support market research and competitor analysis, and share pricing insights to improve competitiveness.
• Maintain proposal documentation and prepare reports on proposal performance and success rates.
• Update the project pipeline based on leads from the Business Development team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or related); ECSA registration is advantageous.
• At least 5 years' experience in proposal engineering, preferably in the water industry.
• Proven experience preparing technical and commercial proposals for EPC projects.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of water treatment, water distribution and infrastructure systems.
• Project management skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in proposal management software and advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Customer-focused, results-driven and collaborative.

To apply, candidates send their CV, qualifications and payslip to the recruitment agency.