Electrical Proposals Engineer

March Engineering; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

March Engineering is seeking an Electrical Proposals Engineer to join their team. This role involves developing tailored quotations for control panels, conducting site visits, and collaborating with clients to ensure their specifications are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge and interpersonal skills, contributing to the company's commitment to excellence in engineering services.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical engineering or proposals.
• Familiarity with control panel design and industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quotations for control panels.
• Conduct site surveys to assess legacy systems.
• Collaborate with clients to present proposals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Control Systems

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are March, the UK's leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process, and digital services has led to long-term partnerships with leading organisations in sectors ranging from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace, and nuclear.

We are seeking a skilled and client-focused Electrical Proposals Engineer to join our engineering team. This role focuses on providing bespoke quotations for new and existing control panels, requiring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Site visits to assess legacy projects, upgrades, and new installations are a critical part of this role. The ideal candidate will combine technical knowledge with a customer-oriented mindset to deliver tailored proposals that reflect March's commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quotation Development: Prepare detailed and accurate quotations for new and modified control panels, tailored to meet customer specifications and budgets.
2. Site Visits: Conduct site surveys to assess legacy systems, potential amendments, and requirements for new projects.
3. Client Collaboration: Work closely with customers to interpret requirements, present proposals, and incorporate feedback.
4. Technical Evaluation: Assess feasibility and technical requirements for projects, ensuring solutions are practical and compliant with industry standards.
5. Component Specification: Identify and recommend components, such as PLCs, relays, and sensors, that optimize system performance and cost-effectiveness.
6. Documentation: Produce comprehensive technical and commercial documentation to support proposals, including bills of materials (BOMs).
7. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance proposals and design processes, reduce costs, and improve product reliability.
8. Team Coordination: Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to ensure alignment on project deliverables.

Skills and Experience:

1. Experience: Proven experience in electrical engineering, proposals, or a similar role within manufacturing or industrial automation.
2. Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with control panel design, PLCs, VSDs, pneumatics, and industrial communication protocols is highly desirable.
3. Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
4. IT Skills: Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; experience with ERP systems is advantageous.
5. Standards Awareness: Understanding of relevant standards (e.g., IEC, UL, BS EN) for electrical control systems.
6. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve costing and design challenges effectively.

Qualifications:

1. Driving Licence: Full, clean UK driving licence is essential for site visits.
2. Qualifications: Degree, HNC, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position.
• An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees.
• Career development within a successful and growing business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Please contact us to request accommodation.