Proposal And Estimation Engineer

Summary The Estimation Proposal Engineer in a pharmaceutical consultancy will be responsible for developing accurate competitive and technically-sound cost estimates proposals and tender submissions for pharmaceutical projects e g process design utilities cleanrooms HVAC validation regulatory compliance etc They collaborate with cross-functional teams engineering procurement quality regulatory project management sales to ensure proposals satisfy client requirements internal capability cost constraints and regulatory standards Their work helps secure new business while ensuring project feasibility profitability and compliance Key Responsibilities Review client enquiries Request for Proposals RFPs Tender documents specifications process utility diagrams regulatory requirements GMP FDA ISO etc to understand scope and constraints Prepare technical and commercial estimates materials equipment civil structural works HVAC clean utilities process piping instrumentation control electrical validation utilities water steam HVAC etc Generate BOQs MTOs Material Take-Offs quantity take-offs cost breakdown material labor overheads margins Evaluate supplier vendor manufacturer quotations request and compare offers negotiate technical and commercial terms Value engineering propose cost-saving alternatives or optimizations without compromising compliance quality or regulatory adherence Prepare and write the full proposal tender technical sections process flow diagrams layouts utility drawings clean-room layouts equipment list commercial sections price payment terms delivery warranty etc risk assessment assumptions schedule compliance Coordinate with internal teams engineering design concept design verification quality regulatory affairs validation operations safety to ensure compliance e g cGMP aseptic standards clean utilities environmental regulations Ensure proposals reflect costs for regulatory compliance validation documentation qualification etc Manage and monitor timelines for proposals tender submissions ensure all deliverables drawings specs compliance reports are ready on time Maintain proposal content templates vendor databases historical cost data benchmarking lessons learned Participate in client meetings site visits surveys as needed clarifications and negotiations Support contract review terms conditions risk liability insurance performance guarantees Handover approved proposals tender documents to project management and executing teams once contract is awarded Qualifications Experience Bachelor s degree in Engineering Mechanical Electrical Process or related field Graduate degree or specialization in pharmaceuticals biotech cleanroom processes is a plus Typically 3-8 years experience in estimation proposal preparation in pharmaceutical biotech clean utilities clean room process industry consultancy environment Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes regulatory requirements GMP ISO FDA WHO etc cleanroom design utilities WFI Clean Steam HVAC Water treatment sterilization etc Familiarity with process diagrams PFD P ID layouts process clean utilities HVAC clean air flow etc Experience in costing estimation tools software spreadsheets ability to do bottom-up estimates labor material equipment overhead cost estimation Good knowledge of vendor quotation process supply chain equipment lead times installation costs Strong technical writing and presentation skills able to clearly present proposals with clarity logic persuasiveness Attention to detail ability to manage multiple proposals tenders in parallel under tight timelines Proficiency in MS Office Excel Word PowerPoint Familiarity with CAD tools AutoCAD etc to review or generate layouts is a plus