Junior Proposals Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Junior Proposals Engineer to begin or develop a career in engineering and technical sales. You will support proposal preparation, learn from experienced engineers, and gain hands-on experience with water treatment products.

You will assist with site visits, gather customer requirements, prepare quotations, and help hand over projects to delivery teams, with full training and clear progression into a Proposals Engineer role.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites occasionally, with overnight stays when required.
• HNC/HND, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification in an engineering or technical discipline (or working towards one).
• Some engineering, technical, customer service, or administration experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering customer requirements for new enquiries.
• Support site surveys to collect project information.
• Work closely with colleagues and suppliers to obtain technical and commercial information.
• Help prepare accurate quotations and proposals.
• Update and maintain proposal information on internal systems.
• Follow up quotations and maintain regular communication with customers.
• Assist with the handover of successful projects to the project delivery team.
• Develop an understanding of water treatment products and systems through on-the-job training.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in engineering and technical sales. As a Junior Proposals Engineer, you will support the preparation of accurate and detailed proposals for customers, working alongside experienced engineers who will provide training and guidance.

You'll learn how to understand customer requirements, assist with site visits, prepare quotations, and help ensure projects are handed over smoothly to the delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering customer requirements for new enquiries.
• Support site surveys to collect project information.
• Work closely with colleagues and suppliers to obtain technical and commercial information.
• Help prepare accurate quotations and proposals.
• Update and maintain proposal information on internal systems.
• Follow up quotations and maintain regular communication with customers.
• Assist with the handover of successful projects to the project delivery team.
• Develop an understanding of water treatment products and systems through on-the-job training.

Person Specification

• HNC/HND, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification in an engineering or technical discipline (or working towards one).
• Some engineering, technical, customer service, or administration experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Keen to learn and develop within a technical engineering environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites occasionally, with overnight stays when required.
• Full UK driving licence (any endorsements must be disclosed during the application process).

What's on Offer

• Full training and mentoring from experienced engineers.
• Clear career progression into a Proposals Engineer role.
• Opportunity to gain experience within the UK water treatment industry.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

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