Salary dependent on experience.

Pyramid8 are delighted to be working with our client to recruit an experienced Proposals Manager / Sales Engineer / Proposals Engineer / Tendering Engineer / Estimating Engineer. Our client designs integrated end-to-end surveillance control systems for the world’s most demanding security environments.

Working as a part of a small international proposals team providing accurate technical and commercial bids for various size opportunities. It shall be the responsibility of the Proposal Engineer to ensure that all submissions are finalised on time and that they meet the client’s expectations whilst maximizing the company’s potential to win projects.

The role requires a high degree of flexibility and initiative in order to provide key technical and commercial support, to both clients and colleagues in preparation of prequalification document submission and / or post contract award support.

Above all, the Proposal Manager / Sales Engineer is expected to represent the company in a professional manner at all times - in person, via email and telecommunication.

This is a permanent role, Monday to Friday. UK National travel will be required as with some international travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and prepare bespoke security system designs utilising the company’s product portfolio to a pre-defined specification
• Prepare using standard spreadsheets, the proposal cost estimate including obtaining accurate costs as necessary
• Compile contract specific reviews prior to the acceptance / acknowledgment of a purchase order and actively engage with all internal stakeholders required for project availability
• Responsible for moving a qualified opportunity from the closed sales status, via a technical and commercial hand over process with the project team; provide continued varying levels of support where necessary
• Perform a detailed review of enquiry documents to enable a full understanding of requirements to ensure all requirements are identified for inclusion or qualification
• Ensure accurate documents, drawings and certificates are compiled and transmitted to client to support the bid
• Deal with contract variations via adherence to full change control process
• Attend meetings with the client and take a proactive role in managing day to day issues / queries arising from the project design and commercial discussions
• Ensure proposals are delivered within the required deadline maintaining a high standard, quality and accuracy whilst maintaining all objectives
• To provide the client with highest level of expertise, escalating technical and commercial issues of a more complex or serious nature to the Proposals Manager/Divisional Director where necessary

Qualifications and experience:

The role is technically demanding working with bespoke software and hardware which requires a good level of commercial awareness. The relevant candidate should be able to demonstrate key electrical, electronic and IT knowledge.

• A minimum of five years’ experience in a technical role preferably in an international environment
• Relevant project delivery experience in a manufacturing and / or project-based environment
• Excellent negotiation skills, planning and scheduling and written and communication skills
• Highly computer literate in Microsoft Office products
• Experience of a mechanical / electronics engineering business and associated challenges
• Experience in CCTV, IT Networking and / or telecommunications market, preferably within a Ex petrochemical or maritime shipping industry
• Proven experience of both theoretical and practical aspects of systems design inclusive of techniques and tools Documentation governance
• International travel is a possible requirement for this role so must hold a valid passport and be prepared to travel at short notice to meet the demands of the role and customer expectations.
• For UK travel, a full, clean valid driving license is also required.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong client focus - ability to operate at prime customer contact level
• Ability to analyse information and accurately interpret the information and identify key points for requirements of proposals
• Demonstrate a breadth and depth of system design expertise, preferably within an international environment

Due to the amount of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to all candidates, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. We will hold your details on our database and consider you for future opportunities, unless you instruct us otherwise. Good luck with your job search. Many thanks - Pyramid8 Ltd.

Salary dependent on experience.

Pyramid8 are delighted to be working with our client to recruit an experienced Proposals Manager / Sales Engineer / Proposals Engineer / Tendering Engineer / Estimating Engineer. Our client designs integrated end-to-end surveillance control systems for the world’s most demanding security environments.

Working as a part of a small international proposals team providing accurate technical and commercial bids for various size opportunities. It shall be the responsibility of the Proposal Engineer to ensure that all submissions are finalised on time and that they meet the client’s expectations whilst maximizing the company’s potential to win projects.

The role requires a high degree of flexibility and initiative in order to provide key technical and commercial support, to both clients and colleagues in preparation of prequalification document submission and / or post contract award support.

Above all, the Proposal Manager / Sales Engineer is expected to represent the company in a professional manner at all times - in person, via email and telecommunication.

This is a permanent role, Monday to Friday. UK National travel will be required as with some international travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and prepare bespoke security system designs utilising the company’s product portfolio to a pre-defined specification
• Prepare using standard spreadsheets, the proposal cost estimate including obtaining accurate costs as necessary
• Compile contract specific reviews prior to the acceptance / acknowledgment of a purchase order and actively engage with all internal stakeholders required for project availability
• Responsible for moving a qualified opportunity from the closed sales status, via a technical and commercial hand over process with the project team; provide continued varying levels of support where necessary
• Perform a detailed review of enquiry documents to enable a full understanding of requirements to ensure all requirements are identified for inclusion or qualification
• Ensure accurate documents, drawings and certificates are compiled and transmitted to client to support the bid
• Deal with contract variations via adherence to full change control process
• Attend meetings with the client and take a proactive role in managing day to day issues / queries arising from the project design and commercial discussions
• Ensure proposals are delivered within the required deadline maintaining a high standard, quality and accuracy whilst maintaining all objectives
• To provide the client with highest level of expertise, escalating technical and commercial issues of a more complex or serious nature to the Proposals Manager/Divisional Director where necessary

Qualifications and experience:

The role is technically demanding working with bespoke software and hardware which requires a good level of commercial awareness. The relevant candidate should be able to demonstrate key electrical, electronic and IT knowledge.

• A minimum of five years’ experience in a technical role preferably in an international environment
• Relevant project delivery experience in a manufacturing and / or project-based environment
• Excellent negotiation skills, planning and scheduling and written and communication skills
• Highly computer literate in Microsoft Office products
• Experience of a mechanical / electronics engineering business and associated challenges
• Experience in CCTV, IT Networking and / or telecommunications market, preferably within a Ex petrochemical or maritime shipping industry
• Proven experience of both theoretical and practical aspects of systems design inclusive of techniques and tools Documentation governance
• International travel is a possible requirement for this role so must hold a valid passport and be prepared to travel at short notice to meet the demands of the role and customer expectations.
• For UK travel, a full, clean valid driving license is also required.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong client focus - ability to operate at prime customer contact level
• Ability to analyse information and accurately interpret the information and identify key points for requirements of proposals
• Demonstrate a breadth and depth of system design expertise, preferably within an international environment

Due to the amount of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to all candidates, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. We will hold your details on our database and consider you for future opportunities, unless you instruct us otherwise. Good luck with your job search. Many thanks - Pyramid8 Ltd.

Senior Operational Analyst Consultant - Defence

Our client is a well-established highly successful expanding management consultancy, with an enviable reputation and senior level client base across a number of sectors including Defence, Energy/Environment and the Public/Government sectors.

They specialise in helping their clients make the right decisions. They are experts in strategy, decision-making tools and methodologies, portfolio prioritisation and delivery, understanding data and engaging people. They use this expertise to create, implement and embed decision-making processes that deliver results.

They value their people and believe in building each individual’s capabilities and strengths to help them reach their full potential and help us reach ours. They are an inclusive organisation which values diversity

This is a client facing role requiring a well presented individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Skills/Experience required re role of Senior Operational Analyst / Management Consultant:

• A strong analytical background
• Experience working in Defence in the UK, particularly in the public sector
• Management Consulting skills
• Ability to work at senior to junior levels within organisations
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise your work
• Advanced Excel skills to help analyse and visualise quantitative data
• Knowledge and experience of Excel VBA
• Understanding of Project and Portfolio Management best practice
• Awareness of decision-support approaches, such as the 5 Case Model, investment appraisal and cost modelling
• Interest in Decision Analysis techniques
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A positive and flexible approach to your work
• A relevant degree, such as a business, numerical, maths, physics, or technical subject
• Recent UK Defence Security Clearance (SC) would be highly beneficial but is not essential.

Our client is looking for a positive and flexible analyst, with a consulting mindset, to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise and career as an integral part of a small, agile and growing business.

As part of the Company’s team, you will work with their consultants, analysts and clients at a senior level on a number of projects. You will work across different industries, initially focusing within Defence in the UK.

Responsibilities re role of Senior Operational Analyst include:

• Taking a leading role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with their clients and internal consultants and analysts.

• Collating, managing and analysing data.

• Working with, and helping to design, analytical models.

• Deriving unique insights from data to inform senior-level decision making.

• Running meetings and small workshops. For example, to understand and design business processes, capture requirements, or identify and explore strategic options.

• Contributing to the design and delivery of decision-making processes.

• Producing internal and external presentations and reports to summarise processes, findings, recommendations and decision analysis results.

Initial clients will be based around key UK Defence establishments in the South of England.

Keywords - Defence, Analyst, Excel, Advanced Excel, VBA, Decision Analysis, Analytical, 5 Case Model, Investment Appraisal, Cost Modelling, Mathematical, Numerical, Data Analysis, Data Modelling, Management Consulting, Analysis , Decision Techniques

Senior Operational Analyst Consultant - Defence

Salary - £30K-£60K depending on level of experience plus benefits

Location - Winchester, Hampshire

Senior Operational Analyst Consultant - Defence

Our client is a well-established highly successful expanding management consultancy, with an enviable reputation and senior level client base across a number of sectors including Defence, Energy/Environment and the Public/Government sectors.

They specialise in helping their clients make the right decisions. They are experts in strategy, decision-making tools and methodologies, portfolio prioritisation and delivery, understanding data and engaging people. They use this expertise to create, implement and embed decision-making processes that deliver results.

They value their people and believe in building each individual’s capabilities and strengths to help them reach their full potential and help us reach ours. They are an inclusive organisation which values diversity

This is a client facing role requiring a well presented individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Skills/Experience required re role of Senior Operational Analyst / Management Consultant:

• A strong analytical background
• Experience working in Defence in the UK, particularly in the public sector
• Management Consulting skills
• Ability to work at senior to junior levels within organisations
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise your work
• Advanced Excel skills to help analyse and visualise quantitative data
• Knowledge and experience of Excel VBA
• Understanding of Project and Portfolio Management best practice
• Awareness of decision-support approaches, such as the 5 Case Model, investment appraisal and cost modelling
• Interest in Decision Analysis techniques
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A positive and flexible approach to your work
• A relevant degree, such as a business, numerical, maths, physics, or technical subject
• Recent UK Defence Security Clearance (SC) would be highly beneficial but is not essential.

Our client is looking for a positive and flexible analyst, with a consulting mindset, to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise and career as an integral part of a small, agile and growing business.

As part of the Company’s team, you will work with their consultants, analysts and clients at a senior level on a number of projects. You will work across different industries, initially focusing within Defence in the UK.

Responsibilities re role of Senior Operational Analyst include:

• Taking a leading role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with their clients and internal consultants and analysts.

• Collating, managing and analysing data.

• Working with, and helping to design, analytical models.

• Deriving unique insights from data to inform senior-level decision making.

• Running meetings and small workshops. For example, to understand and design business processes, capture requirements, or identify and explore strategic options.

• Contributing to the design and delivery of decision-making processes.

• Producing internal and external presentations and reports to summarise processes, findings, recommendations and decision analysis results.

Initial clients will be based around key UK Defence establishments in the South of England.

Keywords - Defence, Analyst, Excel, Advanced Excel, VBA, Decision Analysis, Analytical, 5 Case Model, Investment Appraisal, Cost Modelling, Mathematical, Numerical, Data Analysis, Data Modelling, Management Consulting, Analysis , Decision Techniques

Senior Operational Analyst Consultant - Defence

Salary - £30K-£60K depending on level of experience plus benefits

Location - Winchester, Hampshire

Front End Developer (AWS and React.js) up to £50,000

Work for a real time digital business application IT software house that make a real difference.

This company is transforming the way businesses manage their processes and maximise their use of data, utilising the principles of gamification to deliver cutting edge user experience that gets users brought in!

Salary - up to £50,000
Tailored Benefits package to follow
Flexible working hours and remote options

Technical stack:
AWS, JavaScript, React.js, (any MVC Frameworks are beneficial)
Node.js is a bonus

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Front End Developer (AWS and React.js) up to £50,000

Work for a real time digital business application IT software house that make a real difference.

This company is transforming the way businesses manage their processes and maximise their use of data, utilising the principles of gamification to deliver cutting edge user experience that gets users brought in!

Salary - up to £50,000
Tailored Benefits package to follow
Flexible working hours and remote options

Technical stack:
AWS, JavaScript, React.js, (any MVC Frameworks are beneficial)
Node.js is a bonus

Contact me on for more information!

• Managing client/stakeholder relationships 
• Scoping and/or reviewing requirements 
• Resource planning and allocation 
• Scheduling and managing internal resources and external stakeholders against defined timelines  
• Project administration e.g. documentation 

• Follow agreed incident processes and escalate where required 
• Manage client communications during all incidents 
• Incident reporting when necessary 
• Implement and manage new procedures when incidents were avoidable 
• Adhere to Service Level Agreements

• Managing client/stakeholder relationships 
• Scoping and/or reviewing requirements 
• Resource planning and allocation 
• Scheduling and managing internal resources and external stakeholders against defined timelines  
• Project administration e.g. documentation 

• Follow agreed incident processes and escalate where required 
• Manage client communications during all incidents 
• Incident reporting when necessary 
• Implement and manage new procedures when incidents were avoidable 
• Adhere to Service Level Agreements