Applications Engineer

Tec Partners; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a candidate to prepare technical and commercial quotations for electrical systems. The role involves liaising with customers to clarify requirements and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a background in electrical engineering and experience in the quotations process. The position offers a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 along with benefits including annual leave and pension.

Benefits

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Full training provided

Standard company pension

Qualifications

• Background in electrical engineering or applications engineering.
• Experience in quotations for electrical panels or control systems.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical and commercial quotations for control panels.
• Act as the technical contact during pre-sales stages.
• Liaise with customers to clarify requirements.

Skills

Technical sales

Client communication

Electrical engineering

Commercial awareness

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate technical and commercial quotations for switchboards, MCCs, and control panels.
• Review customer enquiries, specifications, and drawings to define solutions.
• Act as the technical point of contact during pre-sales and quotation stages.
• Liaise with customers to clarify requirements and propose suitable options.
• Work with internal design, production, and procurement teams to confirm feasibility and costs.
• Ensure proposals comply with relevant standards (ISO 9001, BS EN, UL/CUL).
• Provide smooth handover of information from quotation through to order fulfilment.
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries and quotations.

Requirements

• Background in electrical engineering, applications engineering, or technical sales.
• Experience in quotations, estimating, or applications within electrical panels, LV distribution, or control systems.
• Understanding of switchboards, MCCs, and control panels (without needing to do detailed design).
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, drawings, and tender documents.
• Strong commercial awareness and costing skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing ability.
• Organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple enquiries.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, or UL standards is an advantage.

Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience).
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Full training provided.
• Standard company pension