Proposal Manager - Automation, Europe

Proposal Manager – Automation, Europe

Depending on your European location, this role will be fully remote with occasional travel to BWSC HQ in Denmark, or hybrid from our UK Office in Sleaford.

Are you passionate about automation engineering and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position? Join us in revolutionizing industries through the power of automation.

BWSC – Ever better energy!

Join us in our mission in building a world of sustainable energy and make a meaningful impact on the world of power generation and energy conversion.

BWSC is a leading player in the power generation industry, specializing in the service, operations, and maintenance of power plants. We are at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, working closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to develop and construct cutting-edge power-to-x facilities. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and environmental stewardship sets us apart in the industry.

The position 

As the Proposal Manager - Automation Engineering, you will be a driving force behind our commitment to excellence in automation solutions. This role is pivotal in presenting our capabilities to clients through meticulously crafted proposals, showcasing how our innovative automation technologies can transform their operations.

Further your key responsibilities will be:

• Creating DCS Solutions with high security and availability for the energy sector that will fulfill the new critical infrastructure demands.
• Collaborate with technical experts to gather insights and inputs for crafting technically sound and innovative proposals.
• Engage with clients to understand their automation needs and tailor proposals to address specific challenges.
• Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, ensuring proposals are aligned with industry standards and client expectations.
• Provide support and guidance to the sales team in presenting and defending proposals to clients

What do you bring to the field?

We foresee that the ideal candidate comes with either a background and experience in sales of engineering solutions/principles, or experience within technical automation, which will be key in crafting compelling proposals that not only meet but exceed client expectations. Most importantly, you are motivated and curious to learn and develop your skills within developing successful proposals for automation engineering projects with support and guidance from your skilled colleagues. 

Furthermore we expect strong collaboration skills, initiative, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to be successful in this role.

To put this in bullets; we hope that you have several of the below:

• Basic knowledge of automation engineering principles, technologies, and industry standards.
• A plus but no requirement if you have a Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• A plus if you have a proven track record in developing successful proposals 
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to understand client needs and translate technical solutions into compelling proposal content.

What do we offer?

By joining BWSC you get the chance to impact and contribute to meaningful projects that promote sustainability and environmental responsibility. We offer an exciting position in a dynamic, skilled, and collaborative work environment. 

Depending on your European location, the role can be either fully remote, hybrid or from our offices in Allerød, DK or Sleaford, UK. Regardless of your location, you should expect occasional travel to HQ in Allerød, DK, especially in your first onboarding period. 

As a team we are focusing on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. Expect a strong team spirit and a role where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and contribute to the right solutions for our clients.

We look forward to hearing from you

You apply by following below link.

We will review applications and proceed with relevant candidates on an ongoing basis, so please make sure to apply as soon as possible – and no later than September 1st. 2024. We look forward to receiving your application. 

Do you have any questions regarding the position, please reach out to Birger Mortensen, Director, Service Proposals BIM@bwsc.dk or Henrik Schou, Business Development Manager HESC@bwsc.dk 

BWSC wants to promote equality and diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply - regardless of ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age. We therefore recommend not stating age etc. on application documents.

Get to know us even better at our website, www.bwsc.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy and what we want to achieve at BWSC.

BWSC no longer receive, or handle applications received via email due to the directives of the GDPR. For your application to be processed, you must submit your application via our online recruitment system.

About BWSC

Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor A/S (BWSC) is a global power plant Operation & Maintenance and technical service provider with engineering expertise, enabling power plant owners to deliver cleaner and affordable energy. We are experts in servicing, upgrading, operating, and maintaining energy systems for diesel, natural gas, and renewable baseload power plants. We help our customers increase reliability and availability of energy production, improve efficiency and performance of their power plant, design and integrate future-proof technologies, and secure lower cost of maintenance. At BWSC, we work with customers in Europe and beyond to tackle energy storage, carbon capture, Power-to-X and related energy transition challenges.

Our people are at the core of everything we do and key to a positive relationship with our customers. We invest in our people and their wellbeing, to ensure continued success and growth of the company.