Proposal Engineer

WB Power Services Ltd; Heanor; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading generator specialist in the UK is seeking a Projects Proposal Engineer to support its growth. The role involves preparing tenders, reviewing specifications, and liaising with clients and suppliers. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role. The company offers a friendly work environment and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary (DOE)

25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Progression opportunities

Private healthcare

Death in Service

Outstanding employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Proposal Engineer role.
• Hold a full UK Driving license (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual designs and formal tender responses.
• Support the Project Sales Team with technical information.
• Produce project estimates and bill of material schedules.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving

Job description

Job Description

WB Power Service is proudly part of The Wilmott Group and is a leading generator specialist that provides solutions, maintenance, sales and hire to customers across the UK. This is a superb opportunity for a Projects Proposal Engineer to join the business through this rapid period of growth. The business is looking for a driven and motivatedProjects Proposal Engineer to support the team through these exciting times.

We are a family owned and run business and truly hold our values at the heart of everything we do offering a unique and friendly place of work; whilst maintaining the highest of professional standards.

Requirements

• Working to WB Power Services Ltd procedures and using our own bespoke systems in accordance with all quality accreditations ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Interpret client’s enquiry documents, prepare conceptual designs and formal tender responses to tight, customer specified deadlines.
• Review specifications and scopes of supply from clients M&E tender requests.
• Write clarifications to specification as part of the tender returns.
• Undertake ongoing technical clarifications, requested by the client, throughout the life of the tenders, and support the Sales team through to successful order placement.
• Prepare and review accurate contract handover files for the Projects Team alongside the Project Sales Administrator.

• Support the Project Sales Team where necessary to assist with technical information with proposals, consultants reports and engine selection.
• Review existing proposals and identify key selling points to the Sales Team
• Attend formal bid clarification meetings virtually or at client’s premises as required.
• Obtain subcontractor or supply chain partners compliant quotations for bought out items and review
• Producing project estimates and bill of material schedules to allow for speedy return of proposals
• Formulate accurate cost build-ups
• Review technical and commercial content of proposals
• Update database systems based on communications and feedback received.
• Liaise and negotiate with sub suppliers, where required.
• Support the Purchasing and Projects Departments in identification and development of sub suppliers
• There may be the requirement to attend site meetings with clients alone when part of the sales team cannot attend. This would be to confirm scope of supply and best practices to produce cost effective solutions for clients.
• Raise contract review on sales orders received.

The Person

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Proposal Engineer role
• Hold a full UK Driving license (desirable)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• A genuine care for the needs of customers and team members
• The capability to deal with a variety of works
• A desire to learn, grow and develop your leadership skills

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Progression opportunities
• Private healthcare
• Death in Service
• Outstanding employee assistance programme