Applications Engineer

Reevr Talent Ltd; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering organisation based near Nuneaton is seeking an Applications Engineer to manage proposal and estimating activities. The role involves producing tailored technical proposals and collaborating with global teams to develop effective solutions for customers. Applicants should have proven experience in similar roles and strong skills in understanding technical specifications. The company offers competitive compensation, flexible working conditions, and professional development opportunities, contributing to a well-being focused culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training opportunities

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Applications Engineer, Proposal Engineer, or similar role.
• Background in engineering or a comparable technical environment.
• Strong ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage proposal activities for equipment sales and services.
• Produce detailed technical and commercial proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers for viable proposals.
• Support and coordinate spares and aftermarket service activities.

Skills

Understanding technical specifications

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

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.