Proposal Engineer

Hydro International; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

2x salary life assurance

CRH Rewards discount platform

YuLife wellbeing and employee discount

Job summary

Hydro International, a CRH Company, seeks a proactive Proposal Engineer to support UK and European sales by producing technical quotations and proposals. This hybrid role targets graduates or early-career professionals eager to learn, develop commercial awareness and engineering knowledge in a global environment.

You’ll work with Regional Sales Managers, gain experience in product design principles, and build strong customer relationships while managing several enquiries and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career professional seeking long-term progression.
• Ambitious, eager to learn, and customer-focused.
• Comfortable working with numbers and performing engineering calculations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing quotations and technical proposals for customer projects.
• Supporting customers with enquiries and product selection.
• Developing an understanding of engineering calculations and product design principles.
• Working closely with Sales Managers to support business growth.
• Managing multiple enquiries and meeting customer deadlines.
• Building positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Maintaining accurate records using company systems and CRM platforms.

Skills

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Ambitious

Confident communicator

Organised

Numerical

Customer-focused

Team player

Willingness to learn

CRM platforms

Education

Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Geography or Business degree advantageous

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Proposal Engineer

Country: United Kingdom

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Seniority Level: Associate

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

Kick-Start Your Career in Technical Sales

Are you ambitious, commercially minded and eager to build a successful career with a global organisation?

At Hydro International, we're looking for a motivated and driven individual to join our team as a Proposal Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with customers and developing technical expertise, whilst building a rewarding career in technical sales and commercial business.

You don't need previous experience in the water industry. We're looking for someone with the right attitude, a desire to learn and the motivation to succeed.

About Us

Hydro International is a leading provider of innovative products and services that help improve water quality, manage stormwater and wastewater, and reduce flood risk. As part of the global CRH Group, we are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that protect people, communities and the environment.

The Role

As a Proposal Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting our sales activities by producing technical quotations and proposals for customers across the UK and Europe. Working closely with Regional Sales Managers and other internal teams, you'll learn how our products work, develop commercial awareness and gain valuable experience in a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Producing quotations and technical proposals for customer projects.
• Supporting customers with enquiries and product selection.
• Developing an understanding of engineering calculations and product design principles.
• Working closely with Sales Managers to support business growth.
• Managing multiple enquiries and meeting customer deadlines.
• Building positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Maintaining accurate records using company systems and CRM platforms.

About You

This role would suit a recent graduate or someone at the early stages of their career who is looking for a long-term opportunity with clear progression.

You’ll be:

• Energetic, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Ambitious and motivated to build a successful career.
• A confident communicator who enjoys working with people.
• Naturally organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working with numbers and solving problems.
• Customer-focused with a positive, proactive attitude.
• A team player who wants to make a meaningful contribution.

A degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Geography, Business or a similar discipline would be advantageous, but we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and a genuine desire to develop.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• 2x salary life assurance
• Access to the Tarmac Rewards employee discount platform
• Access to YuLife, providing wellbeing initiatives and employee discounts
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Career progression within a global organisation

Why Join Hydro International?

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to build technical knowledge, develop commercial skills and create a long-term career with a global business. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues, receive ongoing development and gain exposure to all aspects of the sales process, creating a strong foundation for future progression within the business.

If you're ambitious, driven and ready to start your career with a company that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

What Hydro International Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team?

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.