Proposal Engineer GHT

OBJECTIVES

• The GHT Proposal Engineer is responsible for developing technical and commercial proposals in response to requests from General Contractors for industrial hightech and infrastructure water projects. The role has a strong emphasis on scope definition BOQ preparation cost estimation and alignment with EPC / EPCM execution models.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal & Tender Management (GCDriven Requests)

• Analyze RFQs and technical specifications issued by General Contractors and EPCs.
• Work closely with CAM / BDM to define deadlines and scope of work expected by customers clarify scope boundaries between process packages civils piping E&I and construction responsibilities.
• Coordinate with internal engineering disciplines to ensure full technical compliance.
• Prepare technical narratives BOQ file (Bill Of Quantity) scope descriptions and clarifications aligned with GC tender frameworks.

Costing Development

• Fill detailed JCT (Job Costing Tool) and link to Bills of Quantities (BOQs) files required by tenders related to process equipment packages and associated systems.
• Quantify equipment materials and services based on PFDs P&IDs layouts and tender specs.
• Build cost estimates for CAPEX and installation-related items in coordination with procurement and engineering.
• Ensure BOQs are aligned with GC cost breakdown structures and tender forms.

Technical Solution Definition

• Select technologies and equipment ensuring compliance with client GC and regulatory requirements.
• Support risk identification exclusions assumptions and interface management.

Internal & External Coordination

• Interface with engineering procurement finance and project teams during bid preparation.
• Act as technical point of contact with General Contractors during clarification phases.
• Support bid strategy value engineering options and alternative solutions when requested by GCs.

Quality Compliance & Handover

Ensure proposals meet GHT technical standards contractual requirements and ESG/HSE expectations.

Support smooth handover from proposal to execution ensuring BOQs and scope are executionready.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Chemical Environmental Mechanical or Process Engineering.

3-5 years of experience in proposal engineering tendering or project engineering for water/industrial projects.

Proven experience responding to General Contractors / EPCs.

Strong capability in BOQ preparation quantity takeoffs and cost estimation.

Solid understanding of EPC and EPCM contract models.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and numerical skills (costing quantities comparisons).

Ability to interpret complex specifications and translate them into clear scopes and BOQs.

Structured detailoriented and deadlinedriven.

Effective communication with technical and commercial stakeholders.

Comfortable working in international multidisciplinary environments.

Typical Deliverables

Technical proposals and compliance matrices

Detailed BOQs and cost summaries

Scope of supply documents

Clarifications & deviations logs

Value engineering alternatives (where applicable)

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Functionally report in the Commercial Engineering organization to the GHT Scalable solutions Manager.
• Based in Spain /France/ UK and have regular contact with his/her direct supervisor.
• Be familiar with water treatment process technologies
• Be familiar with engineering drawings (P&ID General Arrangement Isometric sketches data sheets troubleshooting list electrical and automation drawings etc..).
• Proactively works with clients and Ecolab/Nalco colleagues to determine project needs and identify customer needs by evaluating business models specific to their wastewater and pretreatment operations and develop project specifications.
• Supervise and/or take over on site survey conception and basic design by making sure the best technical and economical compromise is reached between OPEX and CAPEX.
• Utilize technical expertise and financial acumen to support projects qualification and wisely use own time and resources on projects with the highest probability of success.
• On a project base make sure to fit with the available budget for each part of the project and able to discuss with Peers/Manager in case of any problem rising (engineering partners and fabricants) during the project execution and improve construction methods.
• Be able to communicate with many levels of personnel with Ecolab and external (i.e. Customer Contractors).
• Have had experience even if limited with plant operation & maintenance.
• Be aware of most used international standards and norms required for equipment construction and certification.
• Be aware of Safety & Environmental aspects of legislation.