Proposals Leader

Experienced Proposals Leader/Manager required for staff position within offshore oil & gas contractors based in Surrey/SW London.

Duties will include:

• Co-ordinating and preparing the company's tenders to client.
• Communicating the tender strategy and directing the efforts of the tender support team.
• Liaise with internal departments (QHSE, Operations, Engineering, F&A, Procurement) to ensure that tender deadlines are met.
• Co-ordinating all pre-award correspondence with the client.
• Preparing and assisting with tender pre-qualification submissions.
• Performing presentations to Prospective clients.
• Responsible for bid delivery to the client.
• Updating the Proposals Manager on a regular basis about progress and areas of difficulty.
• Providing input for the estimating process and reviewing output.
• Leading tender negotiations with the client.
• Responsible for defining all strategic subcontracts prior to contract award.
• Co-ordinating the full handover to the Project Manager after award
• Monitoring and maintaining security of information and data.
• Performing additional duties as advised by superiors.

Qualifications/Experience required:

• Must have minimum 5-7 years experience within Proposals / Tendering, preferably with an offshore pipeline / subsea construction background.
• Technical project document management - therefore knowledge of offshore oil & gas construction projects is essential.
• Previous experience in contract administration & cost control as well as personnel co-ordination/planning. 
• Must have experience working with £multi million proposals.
• Good knowledge in computer programs (word and excel spreadsheet)
• Will be working within a close knit team so must be a team player.
• Must be willing to travel.
• On occasions work the long hours required to complete the tender and meet critical deadlines.
• Qualification in engineering (preferably offshore) is desirable.

Start ASAP.  Salary is negotiable, and a generous benefits package is available (including pension & healthcare schemes). Please include your salary expectations within your covering email.