Job Title: Proposal / Bid Specialist
Location: Remote, UK-based
Contract Type: Contract or Permanent (depending on candidate preference)
Language Requirement: Fluent German speaker required
Overview
We’re supporting a growing engineering firm expanding its operations across Europe. Following several recent project awards, the team is seeking a talented Proposal / Bid Specialist to support ongoing tender efforts. This is a remote opportunity for a German-speaking professional with strong experience in bid coordination, estimation, or proposal management within the engineering or construction industry.
Key Responsibilities
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Review and analyse tender documentation including specifications, drawings, and commercial requirements
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Collaborate with global service teams and suppliers to produce high-quality, cost-effective bids
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Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving strategies
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Assess risks and differentiators in each bid submission
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Support the development of compelling value propositions tailored to client needs
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Work cross-functionally with engineering, project, and commercial teams during tender preparation
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Engage with sub-contractors and sub-consultants to align on technical and commercial inputs
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Evaluate supplier offerings for technical compliance and innovative solutions
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Lead and participate in internal tender handover meetings
Person Specification
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in proposals, tendering, or estimation within the engineering or construction sector
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Fluent in German (spoken and written)
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Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project fundamentals
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Excellent communication, organisational, and coordination skills
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Ability to work independently in a remote environment
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Comfortable working across multi-disciplinary teams and global supplier networks