Apprentice Sales Engineer
Summary of Role: You will work within the main contracts sales and estimating team and will work alongside the Sales/Proposals manager, focusing on large projects such as office/commercial developments, infrastructure and data centres.
Responsibilities
* Reviewing and responding to enquiries sent to you and updating our CRM system Goldvision.
* Reviewing and developing technical specifications and beginning the proposal based on customer deadlines.
* Reviewing customer specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and other project documentation to produce accurate quotations.
* Liaising with design engineers, project management team and leadership to gain technical input into the quotation.
* Analyzing risk associated with financial and technical elements of the project.
* Producing and submitting quotations to customers/clients.
* Progressing submitted quotations to obtain client feedback and prepare win/loss KPIs and lessons learnt.
* Professionally interacting with customers via email, telephone or site visits to enhance client satisfaction and sales opportunities.
When not studying, you will work alongside experienced engineers delivering real project engineering work. You may be expected to travel to different sites within a geographical region and manage your time and commitments to complete assignments while contributing to the team.
In addition to core skill development, you will support and carry out additional activities across projects and service delivery. This may include site assessments, supporting documentation, assisting with technical surveys, and contributing to project planning and coordination.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, with a grade 5 in Maths.
* Creative approach with the ability to maintain and develop positive customer relationships.
* Competent numerical skills.
* Organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
* Attention to detail and efficiency.
* Proven IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office packages and aptitude to learn AutoCAD or AutoCAD View products.
* Ability to work independently and autonomously as well as an effective team player in a close‑knit team.
* With training, develop the confidence to present proposals to clients face‑to‑face or remotely.
* A full UK driving licence.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Contributory company pension scheme.
* Life assurance.
* 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8:45 – 16:40, Friday 8:45 – 16:00).
Apprenticeship Details
You will be studying towards an Engineering Maintenance Technician Level 3 apprenticeship at Trafford College, WA14 5PQ, while working alongside experienced engineers to deliver real project engineering work.
Important Information
GRADES: You will be required to provide your GCSE grades prior to selection for the assessment centre and interview.
The assessment centre for this programme will take place on Thursday 16 July in Manchester.
Role Start Date: September 2026.
Note: You may be required to complete a DBS check, at either basic or enhanced depending on the location you will be working in.
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