Automation Proposals Engineer – Hybrid, Client-Facing Solutions

MARCH; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MARCH is seeking a Proposals Engineer to join our Digital team in Reading on a hybrid basis, with regular travel to customer sites. This role bridges technical engineering and customer engagement, designing automation solutions and developing compelling proposals for client consideration.

You will guide customers through the selection and implementation of control systems, working across Utilities, FMCG, Manufacturing and related sectors to craft robust bids and effective project scoping.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in systems integration, automation engineering or technical sales.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, SCADA, HMI and industrial automation systems.
• Experience with control panel design, instrumentation and industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
• Background in Utilities, FMCG, Manufacturing or similar industries.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to engage customers effectively.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Understanding of full automation project lifecycle.
• Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites and hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Represent MARCH’s culture and values with customers and internally.
• Engage with customers to understand automation requirements across multiple sectors.
• Conduct detailed site surveys to support accurate and robust proposals.
• Review engineering documentation and scope to develop fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Design control system architectures (PLCs, SCADA, HMI, networks).
• Prepare high-quality technical proposals, cost estimates and scope-of-work documents.
• Deliver client presentations, system demonstrations and attend site visits.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure deliverables are practical.
• Maintain knowledge of automation technologies and vendor platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider).
• Support sales activities including CRM updates, pipeline tracking and forecasting.
• Attend industry events and client meetings to promote capabilities.

Skills

PLCs, SCADA, HMI

Automation systems

Technical sales

Customer engagement

Proposal writing

Communication & presentations

Travel readiness

Office suite (MS Office)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

MS Office

Vendor design/proposal tools

Job description

MARCH is seeking a Proposals Engineer to join our Digital team in Reading on a hybrid basis, with regular travel to customer sites. This role bridges technical engineering and customer engagement, designing automation solutions and developing compelling proposals for client consideration.

You will guide customers through the selection and implementation of control systems, working across Utilities, FMCG, Manufacturing and related sectors to craft robust bids and effective project scoping.