Proposals Engineer
Location: Telford
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
Hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–16:45, Fri 08:00–12:00
Deliver commercially smart proposals for world‑class engineered systems!
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Proposals Engineer to join the team at the Telford site.
The business delivers high‑performance engineered solutions to a global customer base, supporting markets including:
Offshore Oil & Gas
Saturation Diving
Deep Water Lifting
Power & Telecoms Cable Lay
Naval Ships & Submarines
Seismic Exploration & Oceanographic Research
Renewables
The company continues to grow commercially and invest in people, systems and long‑term capability.
What’s in it for you?
Salary £40,000, rising to £45,000 for an exceptional candidate
Good level of health cover
Enhanced pension
Generous holiday allowance
Excellent work‑life balance with a midday finish every Friday
Opportunity to join a stable, forward‑thinking engineering business working on technically advanced projects
This Role Would Suit Candidates Working As:
Proposals Engineer, Applications Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Tendering Engineer, Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, Commercial Engineer, Estimating Engineer, Cost Engineer, Pre‑Sales Engineer, Tender Engineer, Applications & Proposals Engineer
The Role:
Reporting into the sales function, you will play a key role in supporting customer project enquiries by developing accurate, competitive and technically sound proposals. This is a varied role that combines mechanical engineering expertise with commercial awareness, working closely with sales, engineering and customers throughout the full bid lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
Review RFQs and interpret customer requirements
Develop technical solutions with engineering teams
Select equipment and source costs for materials/services
Prepare accurate, costed proposals and quotations
Ensure bids are delivered on time and within budget
Support customer meetings, contract handover, and project coordination
Assist with sales admin and identify new opportunities
Essential criteria:
5+ years’ experience in proposals/tendering or sales engineering
Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience
Background in heavy/complex engineered systems or machine build
Experience producing technical, costed proposals
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and commercial awareness
Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with AutoCAD/Inventor preferred
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and customer-focused
Apply Now!
If you are a skilled Proposals Engineer with experience in tendering, quotations or applications engineering and are seeking a role where you can influence bid success and support engineered solutions for global markets, we’d love to hear from you.
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