Proposals Specialist

The Proposals Specialist will support the preparation, analysis, and submission of cost-effective, technically accurate, and commercially competitive proposals for projects within CRC Evans. This role requires strong analytical, commercial, and technical skills to interpret customer requirements, develop cost build-ups and bid documentation, support contract and project financial analysis, and coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Technical and Commercial teams to align proposals with company objectives, revenue targets, and successful project execution.

Remit & Responsibilities:

·      Manage the preparation, costing, review, and submission of accurate, competitive, and compliant technical and commercial proposals.

·      Analyse client requirements, project scope, equipment needs, pricing inputs, schedules, and commercial assumptions to develop effective bid solutions.

·      Develop cost build-ups, pricing models, margin analysis, and financial summaries aligned with project objectives, revenue targets, and operational margins.

·      Coordinate with Proposal, Commercial, Engineering, Operations, site teams, and third parties to gather required technical, commercial, and project inputs.

·      Prepare and maintain proposal, tender, CRM, contract, and project documentation to support reporting, forecasting, and decision-making.

·      Lead or support proposal reviews, customer clarifications, and internal discussions covering bid strategy, pricing, risks, scope gaps, and negotiation points.

·      Support contract administration and project commercial activities, including tracking deliverables, cost performance, documentation, and reporting requirements.

·      Assist in improving proposal templates, estimating tools, commercial processes, and documentation standards to drive consistency and efficiency.

• Work to tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail, internal governance compliance, and adherence to CRC Evans’ QHSE policies.

Job Specific Education Required:

·      Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mathematics, Business, or a related field preferred.

·      Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.

·      Experience in tendering, estimating, or project support within engineering, construction, or industrial services environments preferred.

Work Experience Required:

·      3 years of experience in estimating, proposals, or tender preparation, ideally within the Oil & Gas, construction, engineering, or industrial services sectors.

·      Experience supporting the preparation, coordination, and submission of technical and commercial proposals, including cost estimates, bid documentation, and tender packages.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

·      Bilingual in English and Spanish required; ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

·      Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with attention to detail under pressure.

·      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·      Confident in leading internal meetings and customer-facing discussions.

·      Strong team ethic, with experience coordinating with internal and external resources.

·      Understanding of cost build-ups, pricing strategy, and margin application aligned with business objectives.

·      Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into effective technical and commercial proposals.

·      Technical knowledge of pipeline construction and/or general construction processes.

·      Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.