Technical Proposal Specialist

About Us

Role Overview

Technical Proposal Specialist

Proposal & Client Management

• Proposal Preparation: Prepare, draft, and update technical and commercial proposals, primarily for retail, hospitality, public sector, and other commercial clients, both locally and internationally.
• Client Interaction: Interact directly with clients to define proposal terms, clarify requirements, and gather necessary baseline documentation.
• Tender Documentation: Draft technical documentation, methodological reports, and supporting materials for public tenders and private bids, working in close collaboration with technical departments and industry experts.
• Business Development Support: Assist management in managing potential and established clients, with a strong focus on the retail network.
• Legal Collaboration: Collaborate with the Legal Department to review, verify, and accept contractual terms.
• Cost Estimation: Prepare preliminary project cost estimations during the bidding and acquisition phase.
• Presentations: Develop presentations to effectively illustrate proposals to clients, in collaboration with the Marketing Department.

ERP & Systems Administration

• System Ownership: Take full responsibility for the ERP system (Akeron), acting as the primary focal point for offer and project data entry.
• Lifecycle Management: Create, update, and maintain the status of all offers and projects within the ERP to ensure real-time accuracy for activity reporting, financial data analysis, variance evaluation, and the definition of market benchmarks, profit margins, and resource allocation.
• Process Optimization: Ensure the ERP workflow aligns with the proposal submission and project initiation timelines.

Technical Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in leading engineering or architecture firms, specifically in drafting technical and commercial proposals for projects in the UAE, GCC, or internationally.
• Market Knowledge: Familiarity with the technical/administrative procedures, building regulations, and design phases within the UAE/GCC construction and real estate market.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Building Engineering, Architecture, Construction Economics, or a specialized course of study in construction management/proposal writing will be considered a plus.
• Technical Basics: Basic knowledge of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems, energy engineering, and green building certifications (e.g., LEED, WELL, Al Sa'fat).
• Software Proficiency:
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Project.
• Good knowledge of Adobe Suite (Acrobat Pro).
• Good knowledge of ERP systems (Akeron is a plus).
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic and/or Italian will be considered a significant asset.

Personal & Professional Attributes

• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Client-oriented approach with excellent communication skills.
• Creative thinker with an aptitude for multidisciplinary environments.
• Goal-oriented with strict adherence to deadlines and timelines.
• Excellent self-management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Availability to travel to the HQ or other group offices if required.
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