Automation Proposals Engineer | Hybrid, Travel & Multi-Sector

March

Daresbury

Hybrid

GBP 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
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Hybrid work
Travel opportunities

Job summary

MARCH, a leading provider of critical engineering services, is hiring a Proposal Engineer for its Digital team. Hybrid role based near Reading, with regular travel to customer sites.

You will design automation solutions, develop compelling proposals, and guide customers through selection and implementation of control systems tailored to their needs. The role combines technical engineering with client-facing activities, requiring strong communication skills, a background in automation, and the

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • 3+ years’ experience within systems integration, automation engineering, or technical sales.
  • Strong understanding of PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and industrial automation systems.

Responsibilities

  • Represent MARCH’s culture and values both internally and externally.
  • Engage with customers to understand automation and control requirements across sectors.
  • Conduct detailed site surveys to support accurate and robust proposals.
  • Review engineering documentation and technical scope to develop fit-for-purpose solutions.
  • Design control system architectures (PLCs, SCADA, HMI, industrial networks).
  • Prepare high-quality technical proposals, cost estimates, and scope-of-work documents.

Skills

PLCs, SCADA, HMI
Customer-focused communication
Travel willingness
Proposal development
Full UK driving licence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Siemens
Rockwell (Allen-Bradley)
Schneider Electric

Job description

MARCH, a leading provider of critical engineering services, is hiring a Proposal Engineer for its Digital team. Hybrid role based near Reading, with regular travel to customer sites.

You will design automation solutions, develop compelling proposals, and guide customers through selection and implementation of control systems tailored to their needs. The role combines technical engineering with client-facing activities, requiring strong communication skills, a background in automation, and the

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