Proposals Engineer
We are recruiting for an experienced Proposals Engineer to join a well-established automation and control systems business. You will be responsible for producing high-quality technical and commercial proposals, ranging from PLC and SCADA systems through to full turnkey solutions.
This is a varied and technically engaging role, working closely with customers, sales teams, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to deliver accurate and competitive proposals.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed technical proposals, quotations, and tenders for automation and control projects.
- Develop solutions including PLC and SCADA systems, upgrades, training, service level agreements, digital solutions, management information systems, manpower support projects, and full turnkey solutions.
- Work closely with customers and sales teams to fully understand requirements and exceed expectations.
- Prepare accurate quotation cost spreadsheets covering hardware, software, and engineering elements.
- Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing and with engineering teams to define timescales and engineering effort.
- Ensure all proposals are accurate, well‑written, and professionally presented.
- Manage internal approval processes with project managers, operations, and senior stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong, professional customer relationships.
- Respond promptly to customer enquiries and tender requirements.
Skills and Experience
- Experience in a proposals, estimating, applications, or technical sales role within automation or engineering.
- Strong understanding of PLC and SCADA based solutions.
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in quotations.
- Strong written English and communication skills.
- Comfortable working with cost spreadsheets and technical documentation.
- Able to work collaboratively across sales, engineering, and operations.
Benefits
- Holiday entitlement of up to 25 days, with additional holidays awarded for long service.
- Pension enrolment after 3 months' service.
- Health care available after 12 months' service.
Proposals Engineer
We are recruiting for an experienced Proposals Engineer to join a well-established automation and control systems business. You will be responsible for producing high-quality technical and commercial proposals, ranging from PLC and SCADA systems through to full turnkey solutions.
This is a varied and technically engaging role, working closely with customers, sales teams, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to deliver accurate and competitive proposals.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed technical proposals, quotations, and tenders for automation and control projects.
- Develop solutions including PLC and SCADA systems, upgrades, training, service level agreements, digital solutions, management information systems, manpower support projects, and full turnkey solutions.
- Work closely with customers and sales teams to fully understand requirements and exceed expectations.
- Prepare accurate quotation cost spreadsheets covering hardware, software, and engineering elements.
- Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing and with engineering teams to define timescales and engineering effort.
- Ensure all proposals are accurate, well‑written, and professionally presented.
- Manage internal approval processes with project managers, operations, and senior stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong, professional customer relationships.
- Respond promptly to customer enquiries and tender requirements.
Skills and Experience
- Experience in a proposals, estimating, applications, or technical sales role within automation or engineering.
- Strong understanding of PLC and SCADA based solutions.
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in quotations.
- Strong written English and communication skills.
- Comfortable working with cost spreadsheets and technical documentation.
- Able to work collaboratively across sales, engineering, and operations.
Benefits
- Holiday entitlement of up to 25 days, with additional holidays awarded for long service.
- Pension enrolment after 3 months’ service.
- Health care available after 12 months’ service.
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