Visum Recruitment has the pleasure of representing our client, a bespoke supplier of solutions for the wastewater industry.
Application Engineer Job Overview
The Senior Application Engineer will take a lead role in the selection, preparation, and delivery of
quotations for bespoke, large-scale equipment. The role requires ensuring proposals are
delivered at the required margin and within agreed timescales, alongside providing high-level
technical support and contributing to commercial decision-making. This position demands extensive technical expertise and the ability to confidently handle complex client requests, while working effectively to tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
* Take Lead the selection of bespoke equipment based on customer specifications, utilizing advanced equipment selection software and technical data.
* Take ownership of the preparation and delivery of accurate, detailed, and commercially viable quotations for large-scale systems, ensuring all information aligns with customer requirements and company objectives.
* Work within strict deadlines to ensure estimates and quotations are provided to customers on time, meeting all business KPIs.
* Provide technical expertise throughout the quotation process, producing system curves, calculating pipe friction losses, and ensuring the technical integrity of proposals.
* Collaborate with Sales and Engineering teams to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and translated into feasible, cost-effective solutions.
* Support the Commercial Manager in making key decisions regarding pricing, margin, and project scope, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
* Utilize selection software and in-house tools to deliver optimal technical solutions.
Applications Engineer - Qualifications & Skills
* HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Strong experience in preparing and delivering quotations for custom-engineered products, with a focus on large-scale, complex systems.
* Familiarity with commercial terms and conditions and a proven ability to manage the financial aspects of proposals.
* Experience in the wastewater industry or similar sectors, including a solid understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations.
* Proven experience working within an ISO quality system and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and schematics.
* Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office, with excellent attention to detail in all technical and commercial documentation
Applications Engineer - Salary & Benefits
* Salary £52k
* Bonus scheme