Dietikon
Proposal Manager (m/f/d) 80-100%
- 29 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
About the job
Position at a glance
As a Proposal Manager, you are responsible for the professional management and coordination of tenders and proposals – from the initial enquiry to the final submission. You orchestrate the collaboration between the individual departments and ensure that our proposals are created with high quality, persuasiveness, and on time.
In addition, you play a central role in optimising and standardising the proposal processes.
Your tasks include:
- Independent analysis and evaluation of tender documents, RFQs, technical specifications, and customer requirements
- Identification and assessment of technical, commercial, and contractual requirements and risks
- Review of contract terms and identification of critical or risky contractual clauses
- Overall responsibility for the structured and timely preparation of proposals
- Planning, organising, and moderating proposal kick-off meetings as well as regular follow-up meetings
- Coordination and management of the involved departments throughout the entire proposal phase
- Definition and implementation of a structured proposal strategy considering customer requirements, technical solutions, costs, deadlines, and risks
- Responsibility for the holistic management of the internal proposal process and its ongoing optimisation and standardisation
- Building and further developing a structured knowledge and reference database for future tenders
Your profile:
- Several years of professional experience in mechanical and plant engineering in a comparable role is essential
- Solid experience in proposal, tender, or bid management
- Knowledge in the energy-from-waste sector, power plant construction, or industrial plant engineering is an advantage
- Very good technical understanding and the ability to quickly grasp complex technical contexts
- Strong commercial understanding and experience with cost calculations
- Confident handling of technical specifications and contract documents
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
- High sense of responsibility and assertiveness
- Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written, are essential
Why Energielink?
Performance-based remuneration: We offer you an attractive compensation package for your responsible role
Flexible working model: We offer a flexible working model with the possibility of home office, so you can optimally balance your work with your private life.
Time off: Enjoy 25 days of holiday per year, with the additional option to use workation opportunities to combine work and travel.
Further training: We promote and financially support you in further training and courses so that you can continuously grow and develop.
International working environment: We offer you a dynamic and international working environment where you can grow and develop
Short decision-making paths: with flat hierarchies, we decide quickly and purposefully
Note for recruitment agencies: We kindly ask for your understanding that we do not consider enquiries, placement offers, or applications from recruiting agencies and personnel consultancies.