Combustion Applications Engineer

Mana Resourcing Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Applications Engineer to join their expanding European Headquarters. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects in the power generation sector, focusing on technical support and customer engagement. You'll be involved in creating proposals, understanding client needs, and providing solutions that drive success. With opportunities for international travel and career growth, this position is perfect for ambitious engineers looking to make a significant impact in a market-leading organization. Join a dynamic team and help shape the future of energy solutions.

Benefits

Pension

Health Care

Life Insurance - 4 times salary

Critical Illness Cover

25 days leave + 8 statutory holidays

Childcare Scheme

Qualifications

• Well-qualified engineer in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical disciplines.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Understanding customer technical requirements and building relationships.
• Preparing technical and commercial proposals and providing project support.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Customer Communication

Proposal Creation

Technical Support

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: Friday, 2nd May 2025

Proposals Engineer / Applications Engineer

The COMPANY

Our client is a well-established global manufacturer of power generation, turbines, and combustion systems for industries including Marine, Petrochemical, Waste to Energy, Hospitals, Education, Offshore Oil & Gas, and Power Generation. Their market-leading product range has earned an excellent reputation across more than 100 countries. We are proud to support their ongoing expansion by providing suitable local staff to complement their team.

The ROLE

Due to the expansion of their European Headquarters, an opportunity has arisen for a talented Applications Engineer / Technical Engineer specializing in rentals of vapour combustion units, incinerators, and flares. The role focuses on technical support through applications solutions, proposals creation, and customer-facing support throughout the process. Responsibilities include:

• Understanding customer technical requirements
• Building strong customer relationships
• Preparing technical and commercial proposals
• Proposal and loose fit design
• Following up on proposals and attending clarification meetings
• Presenting internally and to customers at their locations
• Providing internal project support
• Visiting customer plants, involving foreign travel

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer to develop a career within a market-leading organization in the oil industry.

The CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be:

• A well-qualified engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical)
• An ambitious individual seeking career growth
• Possessing excellent communication skills
• Customer-facing and commercial experience essential
• Experienced in a manufacturing environment
• Willing to travel internationally

Allied with the desire, ability, and confidence to build a career within a market-leading organization.

Salary & Benefits

Depending on experience, plus an excellent package including:

• Pension
• Health Care
• Life Insurance - 4 times salary
• Critical Illness Cover
• 25 days leave + 8 statutory holidays
• Childcare Scheme

Location

South Lincolnshire, Rutland, North Cambridgeshire. Commutable from:

• Cambridge
• Huntingdon
• Peterborough
• Stamford
• Grantham
• Newark
• Nottingham
• Northampton
• Leicester
• Corby
• Kettering
• Market Harborough
• Melton Mowbray
• Oakham
• Spalding
• St. Neots
• Bourne
• Wisbech
• Sleaford
• Lincoln

Alternative Titles

Trainee Junior Applications Engineer, Proposals Engineer Combustion, Technical Sales Engineer, Graduate Flare Systems Applications Engineer, and others.

Mana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company supporting engineering, sales, IT, and commercial sectors.