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.
- 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.
- 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.
