Proposal Specialist

About the Role

Dar Al Riyadh Consultants is seeking a Proposal Specialist to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves coordinating and preparing high-quality technical and commercial proposals in response to various business opportunities, including tenders, RFPs, and RFQs. The specialist will ensure proposals are accurate, compliant, competitive, and submitted within established deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Review RFPs, RFQs, ITTs, and tender documents to identify all requirements, scope, deliverables, and submission criteria.
• Coordinate with technical and commercial teams to gather necessary information for proposal development.
• Prepare and compile technical and commercial proposal documents in adherence to client specifications.
• Develop proposal templates, cover letters, compliance matrices, schedules, and other required submission documents.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure technical content is complete and aligned with the scope of work.
• Review proposals for accuracy, consistency, formatting, and compliance prior to submission.
• Track proposal deadlines and ensure timely submission of all documents.
• Maintain and update a database of proposals, opportunities, and relevant company information.
• Support the preparation of presentations and clarification responses for clients.
• Coordinate with Business Development and other departments to support tender and business development activities.
• Maintain a library of company profiles, project references, CVs, methodologies, and other proposal-related materials.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper document control throughout the proposal process.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in proposals, tendering, business development, or a related role.
• Prior experience within engineering consultancy, construction, or PMC sectors is preferred.

Required Skills

• Excellent coordination, organization, and time-management skills.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple proposals concurrently.
• Strong attention to detail and robust document management skills.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, requiring close collaboration with various internal teams including technical, commercial, and management departments to achieve successful proposal outcomes.