Main Duties and responsibilities External Customer and Internal Customer Engagement: Engage with clients to understand their project needs and objectives. Develop and establish strong client relationships, addressing inquiries, and providing technical guidance. Develop and establish strong inter-departmental relationships working closely with Design/Engineering Managers, and site Installation team to understand products, needs, work feasibility and effectiveness Proposal Development: Develop detailed proposals that meet client requirements and specifications. Collaborate with internal teams to create technically sound and competitive proposals. Technical Expertise: Stay current with industry trends and technology advancements in automation systems. Provide technical expertise to clients and colleagues on automation solutions. Cost Estimation: Create accurate cost estimates required for proposed projects. Ensure that proposals are financially viable while meeting customer expectations. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain proposal documentation, including technical specifications and project timelines. Generate regular reports on proposal progress and status. Project Handover: Work with the project management team to facilitate a smooth transition from proposal to project execution. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all proposals align with industry standards and quality guidelines. Continuously improve the process of proposals by recommending suggestions for improvements. Role Summary The role will involve accurately preparing proposals of work based on drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, schedules of work and in line with company processes and needs. Work to and demonstrate company values: commitment to excellence, customer focus, integrity, collaboration, innovation. To drive sustainable financial, profitable growth through boosting sales, forging strong relationships with clients and to be our customers first choice. Mentoring will be provided in the first instance until the job holder is familiar with companys product, system and methods of work. Main Duties and responsibilities External Customer and Internal Customer Engagement: Engage with clients to understand their project needs and objectives. Develop and establish strong client relationships, addressing inquiries, and providing technical guidance. Develop and establish strong inter-departmental relationships working closely with Design/Engineering Managers, and site Installation team to understand products, needs, work feasibility and effectiveness Proposal Development: Develop detailed proposals that meet client requirements and specifications. Collaborate with internal teams to create technically sound and competitive proposals. Technical Expertise: Stay current with industry trends and technology advancements in automation systems. Provide technical expertise to clients and colleagues on automation solutions. Cost Estimation: Create accurate cost estimates required for proposed projects. Ensure that proposals are financially viable while meeting customer expectations. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain proposal documentation, including technical specifications and project timelines. Generate regular reports on proposal progress and status. Project Handover: Work with the project management team to facilitate a smooth transition from proposal to project execution. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all proposals align with industry standards and quality guidelines. Continuously improve the process of proposals by recommending suggestions for improvements. Educational Attainments Essential Educated to GCSE with Grade C or above in English Language and Maths Desirable A qualification preferably in Automation, Electrical, or a related field. Employee Specification Work Experience Essential 3 years of experience in automation system design, proposal development, or in a similar role Read, understand and interpret electrical drawings. Previous experience in a similar industry, can demonstrate transferable skills Desirable Can provide evidence of number projects won based on estimates/tenders/ proposals priced Knowledge Essential Can demonstrate an understanding of control systems, instrumentation, industrial automation technologies, on-site plant installation methods and labour requirements. Desirable Knowledge of UL508A requirements Understand the process of optimising efficiency and identifying waste Skills and Abilities Essential Commercially aware with project management skills Excellent IT skills including MS Office Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities. Skills: Electrical Engineering Estimating Automation Benefits: Additional Annual Leave Early Finish Friday Health Insurance