YBA Architect
WE ARE EXPANDING
location: Sheraton - Heliopolis
Title : Proposal Engineer
Job Code: P.E 04
Important Note:
Submitting your Portfolio (PDF) is mandatory to be considered.
Resume (PDF only) to: [Confidential Information]
Company Description:
Yasser Al Beltagy Architects (YBA) is a full-service architecture, urban, landscape, and interior design firm based in Cairo, Egypt. Led by founder and chief designer Yasser AL-Beltagy, YBA has worked on over 1600 projects, including residential, public, corporate, educational, cultural, and commercial buildings. With a philosophy based on the highest standards of ethics and business conduct, YBA prioritizes client privacy and top-quality services.
Scope of the Role
The Proposal Engineer is responsible for preparing high-quality technical and commercial proposals for architectural consultancy projects. This includes analyzing RFPs, coordinating with design and technical teams, compiling documentation, and ensuring that proposals align with client requirements, company standards, and submission deadlines.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Review and analyze RFPs, RFQs, and tender documents to understand client scope and submission requirements.
- Coordinate with internal departments (architecture, planning, engineering, contracts, cost estimation) to gather required inputs.
- Prepare and compile technical proposals, capability statements, methodology, project timelines, and organizational charts.
- Support in pricing coordination and preparation of financial proposals in alignment with company strategy.
- Ensure all submissions are in compliance with client specifications and formatted professionally.
- Maintain and update company profiles, project sheets, and CVs to reflect current capabilities.
- Liaise with external partners or sub-consultants when required for joint proposals.
- Track and manage submission deadlines, clarifications, and post-submission follow-up.
- Assist in presentations and marketing material preparation when needed.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal templates and proposal database.
Job Competences
- Strong understanding of architectural consultancy workflows and project lifecycle.
- Excellent writing, editing, and formatting skills in English.
- High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, InDesign is a plus.
- Knowledge of proposal processes and compliance requirements in the MENA region.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Professional communication and collaboration skills.
Professional Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in proposal/tendering roles within an architectural or engineering consultancy.
- Experience working on multi-disciplinary design bids is an advantage.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); Arabic is a plus.
