Tender & Proposals Engineer

Job description

Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Reports to: Head of Business Development

Works closely with: Engineering, Business Development, Finance

Level: Mid-Level Professional

Salary Range: £42,000 - £50,000 Per Annum (DOE)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday (09:00 – 17:00)

About Decom Engineering

Decom Engineering is a global specialist in cutting solutions for subsea, offshore and onshore energy projects. We support operators and contractors worldwide across decommissioning, IRM, renewables, and infrastructure projects, delivering fast, reliable, and technically robust solutions.

As our volume of inbound opportunities continues to grow, we are seeking a Tender & Proposals Engineer to lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of high-quality commercial and technical proposals across the business.

Role Overview

The Tender & Proposals Engineer is responsible for the coordination, preparation, and submission of quotes, RFQs and proposals across both Decom Engineering and TorqCut (onshore division). 

Working closely with the Head of Business Development and internal teams, you will lead the preparation and ensure the timely delivery of accurate, compliant, and professional submissions while constantly working to improve the quality of the content. 

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role, suited to someone who is organised, detail-driven, and comfortable working with both technical and commercial information. You will be accountable for ensuring all submissions are delivered accurately, professionally, and on time, in line with Decom’s commercial governance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate quotes, RFQs, ITTs, and tender submissions

• Collate technical, commercial, and compliance inputs from Engineering, Operations, Finance, QHSE, and Marketing

• Assemble commercial pricing using approved rate cards and pricing guidance

• Draft proposal content including executive summaries, methodologies, and equipment descriptions using approved templates

• Ensure submissions are accurate, complete, correctly formatted, and on brand

• Track submission deadlines and ensure timely delivery

• Coordinate clarification responses and post-submission queries

• Maintain bid records, document control, and proposal trackers

• Lead continuous improvement of proposal templates and standard content

About You

Essential

• Experience preparing and reviewing all forms of tender submissions

• Background in engineering, offshore, energy, industrial services, or a similar technical environment

• Ability to work with structured pricing, rate cards, and commercial inputs

• Confident collating information from various internal teams

• Strong written communication skills with excellent attention to detail

• Highly organised, able to manage multiple submissions and competing deadlines

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable

• Previous experience in subsea, offshore, oil & gas, renewables, or EPC environments

• Familiarity with technical documentation, drawings, or equipment descriptions

• Exposure to bid portals, tender management systems, or CRM tools

• Understanding of commercial terms, assumptions, and exclusions in proposals

• Experience working with branded templates and document control processes

Career Development

This role offers a structured entry into Decom Engineering’s commercial and business development function, providing exposure to global offshore and subsea projects, proposal development, and commercial processes. As experience and capability grow, there is clear scope to take on increased responsibility and progress into senior proposals or wider commercial roles within the business.

To submit your application, please apply directly on LinkedIn Jobs or email your CV to michael@decomengineering.com, please note candidates living outside of the local Aberdeen area will not be considered.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Aberdeen Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English