Proposal Engineer

March; Theale; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MARCH is seeking a Proposal Engineer to join its Digital team in Reading, with hybrid working and occasional customer-site travel. The role bridges technical engineering with sales, designing automation solutions and compelling proposals for diverse sectors.

You will lead site surveys, develop architecture for PLC/SCADA/HMI, prepare cost estimates and SOWs, and present demonstrations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical/Automation and 3+ years in systems integration or automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in systems integration or automation engineering.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Experience with control panel design and industrial protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent MARCH’s culture and values to clients.
• Understand automation requirements across multiple sectors.
• Conduct site surveys to support proposals.
• Develop fit-for-purpose control system architectures.
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, and SOWs.
• Deliver client presentations and attend site visits.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure practical solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of automation technologies and vendor platforms.
• Support sales with CRM updates and forecasting.
• Attend industry events and client meetings.

Skills

Automation engineering

Customer engagement

Proposal design

PLC/SCADA/HMI

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell Automation

Schneider Electric

Job description

Proposal Engineer

Hybrid / Reading (with regular travel to customer sites)

We’re now looking to recruit a Proposals Engineer to join our growing Digital team at MARCH. This is a key role bridging technical engineering and customer engagement, supporting the sales function by designing automation solutions, developing compelling proposals, and guiding customers through the selection and implementation of control systems tailored to their needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent MARCH’s culture and values both internally and externally
• Engage with customers to understand automation and control requirements across sectors including Utilities, FMCG, Food & Beverage, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing
• Conduct detailed site surveys to support accurate and robust proposals
• Review engineering documentation and technical scope to develop fit-for-purpose solutions
• Design control system architectures (PLCs, SCADA, HMI, industrial networks)
• Prepare high-quality technical proposals, cost estimates, and scope-of-work documents
• Deliver client presentations, system demonstrations, and attend site visits
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure deliverable, practical solutions
• Maintain knowledge of automation technologies, vendor platforms (e.g. Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider), and industry standards
• Support sales activities including CRM updates, pipeline tracking, and forecasting
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and client meetings to promote MARCH capabilities

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field
• 3+ years’ experience within systems integration, automation engineering, or technical sales
• Strong understanding of PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and industrial automation systems
• Experience with control panel design, instrumentation, and industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
• Background in industries such as Utilities, FMCG, Manufacturing, or similar
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage customers effectively
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Understanding of full automation project lifecycle
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and vendor design/proposal tools-[/prompts]