Applications Engineer - Market Harborough - From £50,000 - £55,000 per annum bonus, 12% Pension, 27 days holiday
Drive Technical Sales. Deliver Engineering Precision. Work with Power.
This is a chance for a Proposals / Applications Engineer to join a global leader in combustion technology and contribute to cutting-edge burner solutions across the energy, oil & gas, and power generation sectors.
If you’re an analytically minded applications engineer with commercial awareness and a passion for problem-solving, this role offers the perfect balance between technical delivery and client-facing responsibilities.
The Proposals / Applications Engineer role comes with a substantial benefits package including an Annual Bonus, 12% Pension, 27 Days Holiday (excluding Public Holidays), BUPA Healthcare, Life Insurance, Christmas Bonus, and Regular Team Events.
You’ll be joining one of the world’s most trusted partners to global players in oil & gas, petrochemicals, and power generation.
This environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and technically driven, featuring state-of-the-art design and manufacturing facilities, known for delivering some of the cleanest, safest, and most efficient burner technologies on the market.
The Proposals / Applications Engineer Role
The Applications Engineer develops and delivers high-quality technical proposals for combustion and burner systems.
You’ll translate customer requirements into tailored solutions, prepare detailed cost estimates, and stay closely involved throughout the quotation phase — supporting both the customer and internal teams to turn proposals into live projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Review customer specifications, datasheets, and project documents to evaluate feasibility and define engineering requirements.
* Identify design challenges and propose effective solutions that meet application, safety, and regulatory needs.
* Develop bespoke combustion equipment solutions including burner layouts, control systems, and process integration based on operational requirements.
* Take into account fuel types, emissions regulations, process temperatures, and pressure conditions.
* Size and select appropriate valves, regulators, flow meters, and other instrumentation using engineering principles and internal design tools.
* Ensure all selected equipment meets technical performance criteria and industry standards.
* Create comprehensive proposals that include system descriptions, performance specifications, component details, drawings, cost breakdowns, and lead times.
* Serve as the primary technical contact for clients during the proposal stage, answering queries, providing clarification, and adjusting specifications as needed.
* Prepare detailed handover documentation including design calculations, process data sheets, and technical summaries for internal project teams.
* Support smooth project execution by clearly communicating all proposal assumptions and decisions.
* Contribute to the development of customer-facing materials such as technical brochures, case studies, and presentations.
* Coordinate with UK and international engineering teams, sales staff, and production personnel to ensure alignment of technical and commercial strategies.
International Travel
* Travel abroad for occasional client meetings, site visits, technical reviews, or commissioning support to ensure proposal accuracy and client satisfaction.
What We’re Looking For
* Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or related Engineering discipline
* Experience in technical sales, proposals, or applications engineering
* Knowledge of combustion systems, burners, fired equipment, or process engineering (desirable)
* Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and customer requirements
* Full UK driving license
What’s in It for You
* Join a global leader in industrial combustion and energy efficiency
* Be part of a specialist Power Burners engineering team with international influence
* Work on meaningful engineering challenges supporting global decarbonisation and sustainability goals
* Long-term job security with strong internal progression pathways
* Exposure to major energy and industrial clients worldwide
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Clear development routes into engineering leadership, commercial strategy, or technical project delivery
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