Proposal Engineer – Rotating Equipment Services & Maintenance
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy Services /Industrial Services
We are currently partnering with a leading European engineering and industrial services organization that is seeking an experienced Proposal Engineer – Rotating Equipment Services & Maintenance to join their growing team in the UAE.
This role is ideal for a technically strong proposal professional with proven experience in preparing competitive technical and commercial bids for rotating equipment maintenance, repair, overhaul and field service projects within the Oil & Gas/ Energy/ Industrial Services and Manufacturing sectors
Key Responsibilities
- Review and analyze RFQs, ITTs, tender documents, and customer specifications.
- Develop accurate technical and commercial proposals for rotating equipment maintenance and service projects.
- Define project scope, execution methodology, resource requirements, and costing strategies.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, operations, and service teams to develop comprehensive bid submissions.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, pricing models, and commercial evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements, company standards, and contractual obligations.
- Respond to technical and commercial clarification requests throughout the tendering process.
- Maintain proposal templates, pricing databases, and historical cost records to support future bids.
- Support project handover activities upon contract award and ensure a smooth transition to the execution team.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities within tender submissions and recommend mitigation strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 8-10 years of experience in proposal engineering, tendering, or estimation within the rotating equipment services sector.
- Strong experience preparing bids for maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), and field service projects involving rotating equipment.
- Demonstrated experience working with ADNOC, TAQA, or other major Oil & Gas operators and EPC contractors in the UAE is advantageous
Sound technical knowledge of:
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Turbines
- Turbomachinery systems
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in cost estimation, pricing, and contract review.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and proposal management tools.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
