Proposal Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a skilled Proposals Engineer to develop technical and commercial proposals for infrastructure projects. The role involves site visits, feasibility assessments, and collaboration with clients and delivery teams to create innovative engineering solutions. The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid work environment and opportunities for career development within a growing infrastructure group.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working

Flexible work/life balance

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Background in engineering (process, mechanical, electrical, civil, or ICA).
• Experience in the utilities sector, particularly in consultancy or contractor environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and attend client meetings to assess project requirements.
• Prepare detailed and competitive technical proposals and bid documentation.
• Estimate project costs and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs).

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

P&IDs

SLDs

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Proposals Engineer to join a well-established engineering team supporting major utility providers across the UK. This role involves developing technical and commercial proposals for a variety of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.

You’ll play a key part in shaping innovative, low-carbon engineering solutions from initial site visits and feasibility assessments to producing detailed costed proposals and supporting the handover to delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities of the Proposals Engineer include:

• Conduct site surveys and attend client meetings to assess project requirements
• Prepare detailed and competitive technical proposals and bid documentation
• Interpret and respond to Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Request for Information (RFI) documents
• Produce feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed solutions
• Develop and mark up P&IDs and SLDs to support bid submissions
• Estimate project costs, size equipment, and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs)
• Collaborate with clients on concept development and value engineering
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to manage technical input and reduce risk
• Ensure accurate records are maintained throughout the proposal development process
• Support handover of successful bids to the project delivery team

What We're Looking For

• Background in engineering (process, mechanical, electrical, civil, or ICA)
• Experience working in the utilities sector, particularly in consultancy or contractor environments
• Proven ability to develop technical proposals and commercial estimates
• Comfortable working independently on-site and managing multiple inputs
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with technical drawing development and review (P&IDs, SLDs)
• Experience with regulated utility frameworks is highly desirable

What’s on Offer

• Involvement in major UK utility frameworks with leading providers
• Career development opportunities in a growing infrastructure group
• Hybrid working and flexible work/life balance
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• A collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment