POD Electrical Proposals Manager

Rehlko; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehlko in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Proposal Engineer to develop technically accurate and commercially competitive bids for POD solutions, coordinating with engineering, operations, procurement and sales teams. You\'ll review customer enquiries, tender documents, and specs, produce clear submissions, cost estimates, and documentation, and ensure deadlines are met while maintaining quality.

This role requires strong communication, project costing knowledge, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Experience preparing technical and commercial proposals for complex customer requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costing principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Proposal Development: Prepare technically accurate and commercially competitive proposals for POD solutions.
• Technical Support: Provide guidance across the sales and bid process with engineering teams.
• Commercial Support: Assist in pricing strategies and commercial evaluations.
• Bid Management: Coordinate multiple proposal activities to meet deadlines.
• Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned and improve proposal processes.

Skills

Proposal engineering

Bid management

Technical sales

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development

• Prepare and deliver technically accurate and commercially competitive proposals for POD solutions.
• Review customer enquiries, specifications, tender documentation, and technical requirements.
• Develop proposal solutions that meet customer expectations while aligning with company capabilities and commercial objectives.
• Produce clear and professional technical submissions, scopes of supply, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all proposals are submitted within agreed timescales and customer deadlines.

Technical Support

• Provide technical guidance and expertise throughout the sales and bid process.
• Liaise with engineering, operations, procurement, and commercial teams to develop complete and compliant solutions.
• Support customer discussions and technical clarification meetings where required.
• Ensure all proposed solutions comply with relevant standards, regulations, and company requirements.

Commercial Support

• Assist in the development of pricing strategies and commercial evaluations.
• Support risk assessment activities associated with proposals and contracts.
• Ensure proposals achieve the appropriate balance between competitiveness, risk management, and profitability.
• Work closely with the sales team to support opportunity qualification and bid/no-bid decisions.

Bid Management

• Coordinate multiple proposal activities simultaneously, managing priorities to meet customer and business requirements.
• Monitor proposal progress and ensure key stakeholders deliver required inputs within agreed timescales.
• Maintain proposal records, documentation, and associated reporting within company systems.
• Participate in proposal reviews and approval processes.

Continuous Improvement

• Capture and communicate lessons learned from successful and unsuccessful bids.
• Analyse market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activity to support future proposal development.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal processes, tools, and documentation.
• Support the development of standardised proposal templates and best practices.

Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a Proposal Engineer, Applications Engineer, Bid Engineer, Sales Engineer, or similar technical-commercial role.
• Strong understanding of engineered solutions within industrial, power generation, energy, construction, or related sectors.
• Experience preparing technical and commercial proposals for complex customer requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costing principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Desirable

• Experience working with modular, packaged, or POD-based solutions.
• Knowledge of power generation systems, switchgear, data centre infrastructure, energy solutions, or associated technologies.
• Previous experience working within project sales environments.
• Understanding of contract reviews, risk management, and tender processes.
• Degree or HNC/HND qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a comprehensive package with competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits.

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, promote equal opportunities in every aspect of our process.

Our Values

Curiosity – Seek, learn, share

Trust – Go farther together

Pace – Focus to go faster

Excellence – Find the win every day