As a Senior Proposal Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end preparation of technical and commercial proposals for complex industrial EPC projects. You act as the central coordination point between Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Project Management and Business Development to build offers that are competitive, executable, and technically sound.
Beyond cost estimation, you will contribute to execution strategy, risk and opportunity assessment, and continuous improvement of tendering practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of technical and commercial proposals for multidisciplinary industrial EPC/EPCM projects.
- Review and interpret tender documents: specifications, scope of work, contractual terms, and client requirements.
- Define execution strategies and construction methodologies in close collaboration with operational teams.
- Prepare and/or coordinate detailed cost estimates (labor, materials, piping, mechanical installations, subcontracting, equipment, logistics, indirect costs).
- Manage RFQs to suppliers and subcontractors, analyze their offers, and integrate them into the overall proposal.
- Coordinate inputs from Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Project Management to ensure a coherent and optimized offer.
- Identify technical, commercial and contractual risks; propose mitigation measures and value-adding alternatives.
- Ensure the quality, consistency, and timely submission of proposals in line with internal standards and client deadlines.
- Participate in clarification meetings, negotiations and technical/commercial discussions with clients when required.
- Contribute to the improvement of tendering tools, templates, databases and processes (cost libraries, lessons learned, benchmarks).
Profile
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Proposal Engineering, Tendering, Estimation or Bid Management within an industrial EPC/EPCM environment (mandatory).
- Proven track record on large, multidisciplinary industrial projects (process, mechanical, piping, construction).
- Strong technical understanding of industrial EPC projects, including:
- Industrial piping and related standards
- Mechanical installations and equipment
- Industrial processes and plant construction
- Solid grasp of contractual and commercial aspects of tenders (terms & conditions, liabilities, payment terms, variations, claims).
- Demonstrated experience in cost estimation and coordination of cross-functional teams.
Personal Skills
- Leadership and ability to align and motivate transversal teams.
- Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving and solution-oriented approach.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tenders in parallel.
- Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal.
- Strong sense of priorities, performance and deadlines.
- Results-driven, with attention to accuracy and reliability of data.
- Professional proficiency in French and English.
What we offer
- An international community bringing together 110+ different nationalities
- An environment where trust has a central place: 70% of our key leaders started their careers at the first level of responsibilities
- A robust training system with our internal Academy and 250+ available modules
- A vibrant workplace that frequently gathers for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)
- At Mantu, sustainability is part of everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to turn your ideas into action and make a tangible impact. Every day, our teams bring our ESG commitments to life, from reducing our footprint to driving positive change within our communities. Through our WeCare Together program, you’ll be empowered to design and lead projects that create real social or environmental impact, with the company’s full support.
Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.
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is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.
At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!
