Job Description
My client, are a world leader in the design and manufacture of skid-mounted rotary compressors, serves the oil/gas, chemical/petrochemical, and energy/power generation industries. They are looking for a talented Proposal Engineer to join their team. As a proud family business, they foster a team environment where all employees feel a sense of inclusion, support, and belonging.
Responsibilities:
* Quotation Development: Provide timely, accurate quotations for compressor packages through interpretation of application requirements.
* Customer Interaction: Handle technical and commercial queries while delivering high-quality service to global customers.
* Technical Analysis: Read and interpret customers’ enquiries, including data sheets, project specifications, P&IDs, and terms and conditions.
* Material Selection: Choose appropriate materials and systems such as flow control, sealing systems, lube oil systems, cooling, and instrumentation for new compressors and compressor packages.
* Advisory Role: Advise customers on materials and systems according to their specific needs.
* Engineering Calculations: Perform calculations to size equipment such as compressors, motors, auxiliary systems, and components.
* Supplier Coordination: Write RFQs for suppliers and estimate costs to calculate selling prices.
* Proposal Development: Prepare proposal documents and supporting materials for bids.
* Record Management: Maintain accurate records of opportunities and bids in the company’s CRM system.
* Customer Engagement: Attend meetings with customers to discuss technical requirements and project details.
Requirements:
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. An honours degree is preferred.
* Skills: Highly numerate with strong communication and organizational skills.
* Technical Knowledge: Understanding of rotating machinery (pumps, compressors, mechanical seals) and fluid-handling equipment (piping, valves, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, measuring instruments).
* Experience: Some experience in the engineering sector is preferred, though recent graduates will be considered.
* Commercial Awareness: Basic understanding of sales and marketing techniques is advantageous.
* Software Proficiency: Competent in Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Project.
* Personal Attributes: A self-motivated team player with a proactive attitude.
Package:
* Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
* Work Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday - 08:30 to 17:00, Friday - 08:30 to 13:00).
* Bonuses: Generous annual bonus scheme.
* Pension: Contributory pension scheme.
* Leave: 33 days’ annual leave (includes 8 days’ statutory bank holidays) with a ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme.’
* Life Assurance: Life assurance scheme (after a qualifying period).
* Income Protection: Income protection plan (after a qualifying period).
* Employee Perks: Comprehensive employee support and perks package.
* Professional Development: Investment in learning and development opportunities.
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible and family-friendly policies.