Applications Engineer

Industrial Technology Systems Ltd (its); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied projects

Collaborative team

Career progression

Leadership support

Competitive salary

Job summary

Industrial Technology Systems Ltd is seeking an Applications Engineer/Proposals Specialist to create detailed technical solutions from PLC and SCADA systems to turnkey projects. You will collaborate with customers and sales to capture requirements and develop high-quality proposals with accurate cost estimates.

The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, commercial awareness, and excellent written communication.

Qualifications

• Engineering, automation, or systems integration background.
• Experience producing technical proposals for PLC/SCADA.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Excellent written communication.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical proposals for PLC and SCADA systems, upgrades, training, SLAs, digital solutions, MIS, and turnkey projects.
• Develop engineering concepts and estimate proposed solutions.
• Prepare detailed quotations, tenders, and supporting documentation.
• Create quotation cost spreadsheets for hardware, software and engineering.
• Collaborate with customers and sales to understand requirements.
• Obtain supplier pricing and liaise with engineering for timescales and resources.
• Support approvals with Project Managers and leadership.
• Travel to customer sites for technical visits.
• Respond to customer requirements and maintain relationships.
• Develop practical, commercially viable solutions meeting client needs.

Skills

Engineering background

PLC and SCADA knowledge

Commercial awareness

Written communication

Customer liaison

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Proposals Manager, you will be responsible for producing detailed technical solutions and proposals, ranging from PLC and SCADA systems through to complete turnkey solutions.

You will work closely with customers and sales teams to understand project requirements and develop high-quality proposals that meet and exceed expectations. The role requires strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and excellent written communication skills.

You will also manage quotation cost spreadsheets, obtain supplier pricing and liaise with specialist engineering teams to ensure that accurate costs, timescales and engineering requirements are included within each tender.

This role would ideally suit someone with an engineering background or experience working for a systems integrator who is looking to transition into an applications engineering or solution architect position.

Responsibilities

• Producing technical proposals for PLC and SCADA systems, system upgrades, training, Service Level Agreements, digital solutions, Management Information Systems, manpower support projects and full turnkey solutions
• Developing initial engineering concepts and accurately estimating proposed solutions
• Preparing detailed quotations, tenders and supporting technical documentation
• Creating quotation cost spreadsheets covering hardware, software and engineering components
• Working closely with customers and sales teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of project requirements
• Obtaining pricing from suppliers and liaising with engineering departments to confirm accurate timescales and resource requirements
• Supporting the internal approval process with Project Managers, the Head of Operations and Company Directors
• Travelling to customer sites to undertake technical site visits where required
• Responding promptly to customer requirements and maintaining strong, professional relationships
• Developing practical, commercially viable solutions that meet and exceed client expectations

Qualifications

• A background in engineering, automation, process control systems or systems integration
• A good understanding of PLC and SCADA systems
• Knowledge of Management Information Systems or Manufacturing Execution Systems would be beneficial
• Control systems and automation experience is highly desirable
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of commercial contracts
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management, organisation and planning abilities
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and a positive “can do” attitude
• A commitment to solution selling and meeting client requirements
• Experience working within regulated industries is highly desirable
• Previous experience in sales, proposals or CRM systems such as Salesforce would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Flexibility and a willingness to develop new skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on varied, technically challenging projects
• Be part of a close knit and collaborative team of engineers
• A chance to make a tangible difference and be part of our exciting future
• We have a very supportive leadership team who promote career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package