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Proposals Engineer - MCS

Coventry

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Proposals Engineer to join the team at Galliford Try.

An exciting opportunity has come up for a Proposals Engineer to join Galliford Try\'s MCS Control Systems team in the Environment division to deliver circa \xc2\xa310m of projects under multiple Frameworks and Non Water Framework clients per annum covering the United Kingdon.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the role of the Proposals Engineer is primarily to:

\xc2\xb7 Prepare and issue tenders to Customers based on Customer specifications and in line with meeting Company margin expectations

\xc2\xb7 Review tender documents, design solutions, electrical specifications and engage with other internal departments prior to developing proposal to ensure correct solution is delivered

\xc2\xb7 Liaise with interested internal departments on receipt of order and attend hand over meetings where necessary

\xc2\xb7 Attend site visits and tender review meetings where necessary

Task and Responsibilities:

The key objectives of the appointment are to:

\xc2\xb7 Assist in general tendering function administrative duties.

\xc2\xb7 To maintain a consistent order input level in accordance with agreed order input budget.

\xc2\xb7 To assist in the generation of initial enquiries from potential clients

\xc2\xb7 To liaise and discuss with the potential client in preparation of any enquiry documents and the assessment of various technical solutions to the enquiry.

\xc2\xb7 To be responsible for the preparation of tender documents ensuring that:

o The enquiry meets the agreed criteria for content, delivery time, and potential margins.

o The client agreed returns date is met.

o The Company\'s policy on financial margins are maintained for the tender.

o The potential cash flow from stage payments are acceptable to MCS Control Systems Limited.

o The final tender preparation is of a high-quality, fitting for this Company.

About You:

At least 2 years relevant experience.

\xc2\xb7 Experience working as part of a team.

\xc2\xb7 Experience working and interfacing directly with customers.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office - MSWord, MSExcel, MSPowerPoint and MSOutlook.

Experience within the Water & Wastewater Sector.

\xc2\xb7 Experience in Industrial Automation.

\xc2\xb7 A good understanding of NEC Contracts.

\xc2\xb7 Project Management.

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of SCADA & PLC systems

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of electrical systems.

What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over \xc2\xa33.2 billion we are one of the industry\'s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK\'s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we\'re poised for further growth and success, so if you\'re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our \'Be Well\' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays

A wide range of corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it

Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:
Galliford Try\'s Asset Intelligence business works predominantly within the UK\'s Critical National Infrastructure market, focussing on Defence, Water, Energy, Transport and Telecommunications sectors. We deliver multi-site security programs, and our expertise in the planning, design and delivery processes, together with our CNI Security knowledge and experience, enables us to efficiently deliver fully integrated physical and electronic security programmes and portfolios of work on critical operational assets.

Our purpose is to improve people\'s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contact Katie Barnett on katie.barnett@gallifordtry.co.uk.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don\'t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you\'re excited about this role but your past experience doesn\'t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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About Us:

Our vision is to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people\'s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and working with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

We are committed to agile working, giving our people the freedom and flexibility to adapt their working life around their home life to achieve a proper balance. Our smart working approaches allow greater use of technology in the way we carry out our business, ensuring we provide a working environment that works for everyone.

In addition to working on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects we offer a comprehensive benefits package to including a competitive salary, car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonuses and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will be committed to your wellbeing, training and professional development and we will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements. Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

About the Team:

Our Environment Business provides \'source to sea\' asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3 we have delivered in excess of \xc2\xa32bn assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. As an established player in the market this a great opportunity to join the team at a time of transformation as we shape ourselves to be fit for delivery in a future digital world. We have recently secured a plethora of places on the AMP7 Frameworks for Yorkshire Water, Southern Water and Thames Water for both Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure projects ranging from \xc2\xa31-40m over the next five years.

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