bids & proposal engineer

Intellectica is recruiting a Bids & Proposal Engineer on behalf of its client, a leading provider of engineering solutions for subsea cable installation and offshore energy infrastructure. With a strong focus on technical excellence and reliable project delivery, the company is expanding its team to support a growing portfolio of international projects. Based in Attiki, Greece, the role reports to the to the Operations Manager of the Offshore & Marine Construction Division and will be responsible for the end‑to‑end preparation, coordination and delivery of high‑quality technical and techno‑commercial proposals.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading the end‑to‑end preparation of technical and techno‑commercial bids, ensuring proposals are complete, compliant and aligned with client tender requirements and specifications

• Reviewing and interpreting client documentation (RFQs, ITTs, technical specifications) to define the scope, key assumptions and overall bid strategy

• Developing the technical value proposition, including installation methodologies, execution concepts, method statements and clear technical narratives for offshore and subsea works

• Coordinating internal and external inputs, collaborating with engineering, project management, operations, subcontractors and suppliers to consolidate technical and commercial data into cohesive bid packages

• Supporting cost estimation by providing accurate technical input, engineering assumptions and resource requirements to enable precise pricing

• Preparing project schedules and resource plans to demonstrate realistic execution timelines

• Maintaining and enhancing the bid documentation library, ensuring templates, methodologies, reference content and historical data remain updated and reusable

• Participating in internal bid reviews and risk assessments, contributing to risk identification and proposing mitigation measures

• Managing post‑submission clarifications and technical discussions with clients in close cooperation with tendering and commercial teams

• Any other task that may be required from time to time

Professional experience & qualifications of a successful candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a related field

• Professional experience in offshore, subsea or marine projects, ideally within installation engineering, project engineering, marine operations or similar technical roles

• Exposure to tendering / bidding / proposal preparation for technical projects (energy, marine, subsea, infrastructure)

• Proven technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured and concise technical documentation

• Good understanding or interest in installation methodologies, vessel operations and subsea execution concepts

• Confident user of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with planning tools (e.g. MS Project) is a plus

• Willingness to travel occasionally for project meetings, site visits or discussions with clients and subcontractors

• Excellent command of Greek and English (spoken and written)

Core competencies of a successful candidate:

• Analytical and structured thinking

• Clear and confident communicator

• Strong organizational skills

• Collaborative and team-focused mindset

• Reliable under deadlines

• Adaptable and proactive problem-solving