Applications Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering seeks a dynamic Applications Engineer to join their New Business Products Team. This role involves developing sales strategies, visiting clients for technical proposals, and coordinating engineering projects. The position offers potential progression to Senior Product Manager, with a commitment to employee development and a range of benefits including a competitive salary and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus

Car/travel allowance

Pension scheme

Company share scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Permanent health insurance

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of parts for moving structures or similar structural products.
• Experience in technical selling techniques and sales processes.

Responsibilities

• Examine customer data and develop offers for products and services.
• Visit clients and sites to prepare technical proposals.
• Coordinate production of technical drawings and support service teams.

Skills

Technical selling techniques

Sales processes

Knowledge of structural products

Education

Degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Accountabilities:

SALES:

1. Examine customer data and develop offers for products and services (cost/price creation).
2. Identify and pursue sales opportunities with prospective and existing customers.
3. Handle customer inquiries, engaging with customers and suppliers.
4. Manage internal inquiries, liaising and supporting to enable the business to present products and identify related service opportunities.
5. Assist in producing quality bids with key supply chain partners.
6. Support the sales team for Freyssinet products and services, including Freyssicare whole life services.
7. Collaborate with the Marketing team to identify key specifiers and prepare targeted documents for consultants and contractors.
8. Maintain sales reporting using CRM tools (Salesforce), updating pipeline opportunities and tenders regularly.

SITE/CLIENTS VISITS:

1. Visit clients and sites to examine and prepare technical proposals, including asset condition investigations focused on whole life solutions.
2. Maintain client contact through attendance at exhibitions and conferences.

TECHNICAL COORDINATION:

1. Coordinate the production of layout, assembly, and detail drawings for product applications.
2. Review installation processes and identify improvements to support service and operation teams across the UK.
3. Interpret technical drawings and specifications, liaising with international technical teams.
4. Create and issue works orders, schedules, and assist with drawing modifications.

TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT:

1. Review and support development of structural product reports, focusing on whole life and replacement strategies.
2. Support inspections and site visits to assist clients and regional teams.
3. Develop and promote product solutions to add value, including new products and services related to Freyssicare.
4. Contribute to business improvements through innovative ideas and solutions.
5. Travel within the UK for client visits and role support.

About Freyssinet:

Founded in 1950, Freyssinet is a leader in civil engineering technology, consultancy, and installation for large and small projects. Part of the Soletanche Freyssinet Group, it is renowned globally for innovative solutions in civil and structural engineering, expanding from bridge components and post-tensioning to include repair, protection, and strengthening of structures, specializing in diagnostics, repairs, refurbishment, bridge bearings, and cathodic protection.

In 2007, the group adopted the ‘Sustainable Technology’ tagline, emphasizing high value-added, energy-efficient solutions that distinguish it from conventional methods.

The Opportunity:

• An exciting opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking Applications Engineer to join Freyssinet’s New Business Products Team.
• The role offers potential progression towards a Senior Product Manager position.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of parts for moving structures or similar structural products.
• Experience in technical selling techniques and sales processes.

Why Join Us?

We promote an inclusive culture, investing in training, development, and mentoring to help our employees reach their potential. Our benefits include a contributory pension, private healthcare, health insurance, life assurance, annual bonuses, share schemes, and enhanced maternity benefits. Freyssinet UK is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus
• Car/travel allowance (dependent on candidate)
• Pension scheme
• Company share scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Permanent health insurance