Applications Engineer

Reevr Talent Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering-led organisation is seeking an Applications Engineer to join the team in the UK. The role involves managing technical proposals and estimates while supporting global sales efforts. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development, making it an excellent fit for those looking to make an impact in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive working culture

Focus on wellbeing and inclusion

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Applications Engineer, Proposal Engineer, or Estimating Engineer role.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience in process, manufacturing, or chemical-related industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage proposal and estimating activities for equipment sales.
• Produce detailed technical proposals aligned with customer requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers for proposal development.
• Ensure profitability and cash-flow objectives are met.

Skills

Experience in Applications Engineering

Understanding technical specifications

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Ability to work with global teams

Job description

A global engineering-led organisation is seeking an Applications Engineer to join its UK-based engineering and commercial team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, sales, and customer solutions, supporting the delivery of bespoke capital equipment, spares, and service offerings across multiple industrial sectors.

Based near Nuneaton, you will play a key role in producing technical proposals and cost estimates, supporting customers as they adapt to evolving market needs such as electrification, Industry 4.0, and more sustainable manufacturing processes.

The Role

As an Applications Engineer, you will take ownership of proposal and estimating activities while working closely with global sales and engineering teams. You will also support spares and services activity and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage proposal, estimating, and technical application activities for equipment sales, spares, and services.
• Produce detailed technical and commercial proposals in line with customer requirements and applicable regulations.
• Interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, and design documentation to develop tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure commercially viable and technically sound proposals.
• Manage pricing tools, costing records, order entry, and sales administration systems.
• Ensure pricing and contractual terms align with profitability and cash-flow objectives.
• Support and coordinate spares and aftermarket service activities.
• Contribute to strategic planning, operational goals, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing standardised tools, methods, and documentation to improve estimation accuracy and proposal quality.

What We re Looking For

• Proven experience in an Applications Engineer, Proposal Engineer, Estimating Engineer, or similar role.
• Background in engineering, special purpose machinery, or a comparable technical environment.
• Strong ability to understand and interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication skills with experience working across multi-disciplinary and global teams.
• Commercial awareness and confidence working with pricing, costing, and proposal documentation.
• Experience in process, manufacturing, or chemical-related industries is advantageous but not essential.

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary with bonus potential.
• Flexible working arrangements where practical.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive working culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and inclusion.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact by helping customers improve efficiency, sustainability, and performance.

If this sounds like a role aligned with your background and career ambitions, we d be keen to have a confidential conversation.