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Sabahat Hussain

@sabahathussain

Proposal Engineer at KENT PLC who shortened proposal cycles by 22% and developed cost models that improved profit margins by 10%.

Saudi Arabia

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At KENT PLC, I develop end-to-end techno-commercial proposals and cost estimation models. My timeline-based approach to managing multiple RFQs in parallel reduced proposal cycle time by 22%, and the models improved profit margins by 10%.

Previously, at BUREAU VERITAS - TECHNICAL CENTRE for MIDDLE EAST REGION, I prepared budgetary quotations and techno-commercial proposals, achieving a 99% acceptance rate post-clarification. Across my roles, I’ve worked on tendering, contract and subcontract administration, and business development for engineering and EPC projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Proposal Engineer – BidEstimation

Current

Kent PLC

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Developed end-to-end techno-commercial proposals, reducing post-bid clarifications by 20% and improving profit margins by 10%. Coordinated with technical, legal, and pre-contracts teams to reduce proposal-related delays by 30%.

Proposal Management Cost Estimation Risk Management Market Analysis technical coordination Contract Negotiation Bid Management Microsoft Office SAP Oracle

Current

Contracts Engineer

Current

Kent PLC

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Reviewed and negotiated contract terms to minimize commercial risks, prepared subcontract agreements and change orders, and conducted commercial bid evaluations. Monitored contractual obligations and supported contract close-out activities.

Contract Management Negotiation Subcontract Administration Commercial Evaluation Risk Management Change Orders Documentation

Proposal Engineer

Bureau Veritas

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Prepared and submitted budgetary quotations, increasing submission frequency by 40% and achieving a 99% acceptance rate post-clarification. Coordinated with technical teams and subcontractors to ensure accurate and efficient proposal completion.

Proposal Management Budgetary Quoting technical coordination Subcontractor Management Win Rate Improvement

Senior Bidding Specialist

Railway Constructions Pakistan Limited

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Implemented tender identification strategies, improving business efficiency by 40%. Reviewed tender documents and supported Bid/No-Bid decisions, reducing cost and time.

Tender Management Bid No Bid Analysis Proposal Preparation Customer Relationship Management

Bidding Specialist

Railway Constructions Pakistan Limited

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Prepared technical, commercial, and contractual proposals, securing 30% more contracts with improved margins. Built strong client relationships, resulting in 70% repeat business.

Proposal Preparation Contract Management Customer Relationship Management Bid Management

Business Development and Sales Officer

Fazal Engineering & Contractor Pvt Ltd

Jan 2017 - Jan 2022 (5 years)

Identified and developed new business opportunities, increasing the sales pipeline by 15–20%. Generated leads and managed the sales pipeline from opportunity identification to order/contract closure.

Business Development Sales Pipeline Management Lead Generation Market Research Customer Relationship Management Proposal Preparation

Bid & Proposal Coordinator

Petroleum Exploration Private Limited

Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 (4 years)

Ensured successful delivery of proposal submissions via email, bid sites, and print. Maintained bid database and pricing analysis for market competitiveness.

Bid Coordination Proposals Database Management Pricing Analysis Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National University of Science & Technology

Course, Contract Management

Completed a course in PPRA Rules and Contract Management from NUST in 2023.

Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation

Certificate, Proposal Writing

Completed a Proposal Writing Certificate from NonprofitReady by Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation in 2023.

TEFL Abroad

TEFL Certificate, Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Completed a 40-hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification from TEFL Abroad in 2022.

National Defense University

MS, Project Management

MS in Project Management from National Defense University, Islamabad, with a research thesis on the impact of client and contractor characteristics on bidding decisions.