Senior Proposal Engineer

Role Purpose The Senior Proposal Engineer, Chennai provides the critical link between, Growth / Business Development and Delivery Operations in the Main Centre and the India Proposal Hub. The role translates Client requirements, project execution strategies, win themes and commercial objectives into compelling technical proposal content and ensures delivery of high-quality proposal outputs through a workshare model. Work Pattern - To be aligned to the Main centre timings Key Responsibilities Work closely with the Growth/Business Development and Delivery Operations teams in the Main Centre to understand the Client's requirements, project scope, delivery strategy, risks and key success factors. Apply practical project execution and delivery experience to develop credible, executable and customer-focused proposal solutions. Develop and write technical proposal content that clearly communicates KBR's solution, execution approach and differentiators. Ensure win themes, key messages and Client benefits are effectively embedded throughout proposal responses. Translate proposal requirements and direction into clear instructions for proposal coordination, document development and administrative support teams in India. Deliver effectively within a workshare environment, ensuring availability, maintaining alignment and communication between the main hubs and India proposal team. Review, integrate and validate proposal content produced by proposals support team and coordinate closure of gaps. Be accountable for the quality, consistency and compliance of assigned proposal sections. Active knowledge management Contribute to proposal planning, reviews, lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across the proposal function. Coach and develop proposal team members to improve proposal quality and technical understanding. Key Requirements Demonstrable experience in project execution, project delivery, engineering management or project management within engineering, consulting, EPC or EPCM environments. Previous experience supporting the development of proposals, tenders or major pursuits. Strong understanding of how projects are planned, executed, managed and delivered. Strong technical writing, editing and communication skills. Ability to convert technical, operational and commercial information into persuasive proposal content. Experience working across multi-disciplinary and geographically distributed teams. Ability to build effective relationships with Growth/Business Development and Delivery Operations in the Main Centre. The role requires presence in office working alongside the team and the ability to flex to support the bid deadlines and seamless coordination with Main Centre. Role Focus An experienced project delivery professional with proposal experience who acts as the interface between Growth/Business Development and Delivery Operations in Main Centre and the India Proposal Hub. The role ensures that project execution strategies, technical requirements and win themes are translated into high-quality proposal content and delivered efficiently through a global workshare model. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fra