Proposals Engineer

Established mechanical system builder in Telford seeking a mechanically qualified Proposals Engineer to support their sales team in delivering accurate, competitive quotations for tendering customer projects. This role combines mechanical engineering technical expertise with commercial awareness, working closely with sales and engineering teams. Competitive remuneration available with a forward thinking company who continue to improve commercially.

Location: Telford

Salary £40,000

Key Responsibilities

• Review and respond to RFQs from the sales team
• Develop technical solutions with engineering colleagues
• Prepare detailed, costed quotations and proposals
• Liaise with customers and support bid clarification meetings
• Source costs for materials, services, and subcontractors
• Assist with contract reviews, project coordination, and after-sales support

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in proposals or sales engineering
• Mechanical Engineering HNC or time served apprenticeship
• Background in system building / machine design and build
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Experience preparing and delivering technical proposals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor)

You will have current or recent experience as Tendering Engineer, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, Commercial Engineer, Estimating Engineer, Cost Engineer, Pre-Sales Engineer, Tender Engineer, Applications & Proposals Engineer

In Return

• Salary £40K (up to £45K for exceptional candidate)
• Good level of health cover and enhanced pension
• Good amount of holiday pay and excellent working hours with a Midday finish on Friday

If you are a skilled proposals engineer with tendering, quotations or applications engineering experience seeking a new role, seeking to join a dynamic team and play a key role in delivering engineered solutions to a global customer base APPLY TODAY

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