Company Description SIA design studio is a multidisciplinary practice working across architecture, interior design, landscaping, and urban planning since 2010. The studio focuses on unique design approaches that balance functionality with aesthetics and deliver tailored solutions for each project. SIA collaborates with a diverse range of partners, including private clients, corporates, and NGOs, and places strong emphasis on detail and customization. Honesty in design, client satisfaction, and sustainability guide the studio’s work, supported by an ongoing commitment to exploration and evolution.
Role Description The Senior Proposal Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Cairo, Egypt, responsible for leading the preparation and coordination of technical and commercial proposals for design and engineering projects. This role involves analyzing tender documents, defining scope, and developing competitive proposals that align with SIA’s design philosophy and client requirements. The Senior Proposal Engineer will work closely with architecture, engineering, procurement, and sales teams to gather inputs, prepare cost estimates, and ensure timely submission of high-quality proposals. Day-to-day tasks include drafting and reviewing proposal content, coordinating clarifications with clients, managing proposal schedules, and maintaining proposal templates and documentation. The role also involves supporting business development activities, identifying opportunities, and contributing to continuous improvement of proposal standards and processes.
Qualifications

• Strong proposal preparation and proposal writing skills, with experience leading complex technical and commercial submissions.
• Solid background in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Sales and client-facing skills to support business development, including opportunity analysis and collaboration with commercial teams.
• Procurement-related skills, such as obtaining supplier quotations, evaluating offers, and coordinating with vendors for accurate costing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; advanced qualifications in engineering, project management, or business are an advantage.
• Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or design-focused environments, preferably in a proposal or tendering role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is an added benefit.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and capacity to handle multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in office and documentation tools (e.g., MS Office, PDF editing) and familiarity with basic project estimation or ERP systems.