About Us
Proserv is a global controls technology company with a heritage stretching back more than 60 years. We provide industry-leading solutions to improve the reliability, optimise the performance and extend the life of critical infrastructure across the energy sector.
Our team not only has the talent and technological expertise to deliver these transformative goals, but day-to-day, we hold to a clear set of FRESH Proserv values that underpins everything we do around the world.
So, if you believe you not only have the skills and know-how needed for this role, and you are a team player; keen to do things the right way; possess an inquisitive and creative mind; prioritise giving top-quality service and you enjoy helping and collaborating with colleagues or clients – then we really want to hear from you.
What You Need to Know
Proserv is seeking an experienced Subsea Proposal Engineer to join our commercial team. This is a key role responsible for developing high‑quality technical and commercial quotations in response to customer enquiries, ITTs and RFQs.
You will work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Finance, Legal and Sales teams to ensure proposals are competitive, compliant, robust and aligned with client requirements across the full tender lifecycle.
This role is ideal for an engineering professional with a strong background in control systems and industrial bidding, particularly within subsea or topsides environments.
This role is based at our facility on Beacon Park, Great Yarmouth.
What We Are Looking For (Key Accountabilities)
Interpret client Invitations to Tender (ITT) and Requests for Quotation (RFQ), defining scope, deliverables and bid strategy
Lead the preparation of technical and commercial proposals in line with Proserv policies and governance
Identify bid requirements and coordinate additional technical resources as required
Generate detailed material take-offs and quotation line items, supported by sub‑supplier pricing where possible
Coordinate inputs from Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to develop accurate cost estimates and schedules
Identify value engineering opportunities and proposal differentiators to strengthen competitiveness
Ensure proposals comply with client specifications, industry standards (API/ISO) and internal governance
Liaise with the Legal team to minimise commercial and contractual risk
Support pricing strategy and risk analysis alongside Commercial and Finance teams
Develop proposal schedules, timelines, milestones and manage the tender submission lifecycle
Review all documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to submission
Follow up submitted quotations in collaboration with the Sales team
Attend bid clarification meetings, both domestically and internationally, as required
Engage with Proserv leadership and Sales teams from opportunity identification through to post‑bid debrief
Provide regular status reports and updates to management
Maintain proposal records, lessons learned and support continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications / Skills & Experience
Required:
Engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or Energy-related discipline
(Equivalent industry experience may be considered)
Proven experience working within a control systems environment
Demonstrable track record in an industrial bidding / proposal environment
Strong ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution
Experience in design and engineering of oil & gas production control systems
Proven experience in subsea engineering bidding processes
Working knowledge of API and ISO standards
Knowledge of subsea or topside control systems, particularly hardware design
Why Choose Us
We offer a competitive starting salary with an opportunity to advance, which will be dependent on competency starting level.
What you receive from Proserv as your employer is so much more than just a salary, our Total Reward package includes free cover for:
As well as these funded benefits, Proserv offer an arrangement of voluntary benefits through salary sacrifice which produce savings on tax and national insurance, some of these include:
