Proposal Engineer

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Proposal Engineer to contribute to the creation of technical and commercial proposals for high-value global projects.

You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and procurement to translate client needs into clear, compelling documentation that aligns with pricing strategies. This permanent role suits professionals in engineering, commercial projects, or proposal development, with experience in cost estimation, technical writing, or client

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding and ability to interpret technical information.
• Excellent communication and writing skills are essential.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and identify key proposal requirements
• Prepare clear, accurate, and costed technical and commercial proposals
• Work with sales, engineering, and procurement to compile supporting information
• Maintain proposal documentation and ensure content is customer-aligned
• Contribute to internal review processes and support continuous improvement
• Gain product knowledge by participating in site visits or pilot trials

Skills

Strong technical understanding

Excellent communication and writing

Highly organised and deadlines

Microsoft Office

SAP

Salesforce

Education

Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or General Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Consortium Professional Recruitment is delighted to partner with our client in their search for a Proposal Engineer. This role presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to the creation of technical and commercial proposals that help secure high-value global projects.

As a Proposal Engineer, you will play a key role in developing accurate, customer-focused proposals by working closely with sales, engineering, and procurement teams.
You will help translate client needs into clear, compelling documentation that aligns with internal capabilities and pricing strategies.

This is a permanent position within a collaborative and supportive international business environment.

This role is ideal for professionals within the engineering, commercial projects, technical sales, or proposal development sectors, particularly those with experience in cost estimation, technical writing, or client communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review customer specifications and identify key proposal requirements
• Prepare clear, accurate, and costed technical and commercial proposals
• Work with sales, engineering, and procurement to compile supporting information
• Maintain proposal documentation and ensure content is customer-aligned
• Contribute to internal review processes and support continuous improvement
• Gain product knowledge by participating in site visits or pilot trials

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or General Engineering
• Strong technical understanding with the ability to interpret technical information
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Experience with SAP or Salesforce is a plus

Salary & Benefits:

• Attractive salary, dependent on experience
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognised leader in engineering and manufacturing
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Varied and engaging role with international exposure