Job Description
Senior Proposals Engineer
Gas Generation & Power Systems
Energy / Power Generation
South East (London / Surrey / Hampshire)
£65,000 – £75,000 + Car + Bonus
Alternative Job Titles
This role may also suit candidates searching under the following titles:
- Senior Proposals Engineer – Gas Engine / Distributed Power
- Power Generation Estimator (Senior)
- Technical Sales Engineer – Gas Engines & Power Systems
- Applications Engineer – Gas Generation & Distributed Power
- Pre-Sales / Bid Engineer – Generator & Power Systems
About the Business
We are supporting a growing UK business within an established European engineering group, delivering gas engine and power generation solutions across a range of applications including CHP, biogas (AD), peaking power, and data centres. With a strong pipeline of projects and an expanding UK team, the business is looking to appoint a Senior Proposals Engineer to lead technical and commercial bids across their power generation portfolio.
The Role
This is a hands-on technical-commercial position, responsible for leading the development of proposals from initial enquiry through to submission. You will work closely with sales, engineering, and project teams to deliver accurate, high-quality bids for power generation projects, while acting as a key technical point of contact during the pre-sales phase. This is an opportunity to join a growing UK operation where you will have real ownership and the ability to influence how proposals and estimating are structured as the team develops.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for gas engine, CHP, and distributed power projects
- Review client enquiries, specifications, drawings, and tender documentation
- Develop scope, assumptions, and cost build-ups for complex engineered projects
- Carry out site surveys and assess installation constraints, logistics, and technical risks
- Coordinate with internal engineering, project, and supply chain teams
- Support client meetings and act as a technical-commercial interface during pre-sales
- Ensure proposals are delivered to a high standard, on time, and commercially robust
- Contribute to the development of estimating tools, processes, and bid standards as the UK team grows
About You
We are looking for someone with a background in power generation or distributed energy who can combine technical understanding with commercial awareness. You are likely to come from a proposals, applications, estimating, or technical sales background within:
- Gas engine or generator OEM / distributor environment
- CHP, peaking power, or grid services
- Standby / emergency power generation
- Data centre or industrial power systems
- Biogas, AD, or renewable generation
You should be comfortable taking ownership of bids and working in a growing, evolving business environment.
Requirements
- Experience with gas engines, generators, or power generation systems (CHP experience beneficial but not essential)
- Proven experience in proposals, tenders, estimating, or technical sales support
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and scopes
- Commercial awareness and strong attention to detail
- Comfortable in client-facing situations
- Full UK driving licence
Location
South East – Surrey / Hampshire / London hybrid. Office-based with flexibility and regular travel to client sites.
What's on Offer
- £65,000 – £75,000 base salary
- Car allowance
- Bonus
- Clear progression as the UK business grows
- High level of responsibility and ownership
- Opportunity to work on technically complex, large-scale energy projects
If this is of interest please apply on LinkedIn or email abbey.graham@everec.co.uk
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