Job description
Proposals Engineer
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
£30, - £40, - Dependant on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
My client is a specialist manufacturer of bespoke machinery for the process industry sectors. As a Proposals Engineer, your role will focus on liaising with new & existing customers, providing technical support, generating quotes and assisting with the generating of sales.
Proposals Engineer Responsibilities;
* Review and interpret customer enquiries, including data sheets, project specifications, and P&IDs.
* Select appropriate materials, flow control systems, sealing systems, and other components for compressors and packages.
* Perform calculations to size equipment such as compressors, motors, and auxiliary systems.
* Write RFQs for suppliers and estimate costs to calculate selling prices.
* Draft detailed proposal documents and support bids with high-quality documentation.
* Maintain accurate records of opportunities and bids.
* Attend meetings with customers to discuss technical and commercial details.
Proposals Engineer Requirements;
* A degree in a physical science, engineering, or mathematics (chemical or mechanical engineering preferred).
* Knowledge of rotating machinery (e.g., pumps, compressors, mechanical seals) and fluid-handling equipment (e.g., piping, valves, pressure vessels).
* Experience working in the engineering sector (graduates without experience may be considered for a Junior Application Engineer position).
* Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of sales and marketing techniques.
* Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Project.
* Self-motivated team player with a "can-do" attitude.
Based in Stonehouse this Proposals Engineer opportunity is commutable from Cirencester, Gloucester, Tetbury, Cheltenham and the Cotswolds.