Proposal Engineer

Position 1 Recruitment; Watton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Position 1 Recruitment is seeking a Proposal Engineer for Watton to manage technical and commercial aspects of customer enquiries and tenders from review to contract award.

You will work with customers, suppliers, sales, purchasing and design teams to ensure proposals are technically compliant, commercially accurate and delivered on time. Occasional travel within the UK and overseas may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer enquiries, specifications and technical documentation to establish project requirements.
• Develop initial concepts and prepare detailed tender submissions within customer deadlines.
• Respond to technical queries and provide ongoing clarification throughout the tender process.
• Support enquiries through to successful order placement with the Sales team.
• Prepare contract handover documentation for the Design team.
• Participate in bid clarification meetings, with occasional UK and overseas travel.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers for components and equipment.
• Produce project cost estimates and BOMs for equipment packages.
• Develop cost build-ups using standards, diagrams and customer requirements.
• Review purchase orders for compliance with proposals.
• Maintain CRM and project information accurately.
• Liaise with suppliers and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Work with Purchasing to identify sub-suppliers.
• Complete contract reviews for new sales orders.
• Check proposals and handover docs to ensure quality standards.

Job description

Proposal Engineer – Watton – £32,000–£38,000 DOE

As Proposal Engineer, you will be responsible for managing technical and commercial aspects of customer enquiries and tenders, from initial review through to contract award and handover. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, sales, purchasing and design teams to ensure proposals are technically compliant, commercially accurate and delivered within agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer enquiries, specifications and technical documentation to establish project requirements.
• Develop initial concepts and prepare detailed, professional tender submissions within customer deadlines.
• Respond to technical queries and provide ongoing clarification throughout the tender process.
• Work closely with the Sales team to support enquiries through to successful order placement.
• Prepare comprehensive and accurate contract handover documentation for the Design team.
• Participate in bid clarification meetings, including occasional travel within the UK and overseas where required.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from approved and potential suppliers for purchased components and equipment.
• Produce project cost estimates and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for equipment including heater packages, pressure vessels, LV switchgear, instrumentation, control panels and associated items.
• Develop detailed cost build-ups using relevant international standards, project specifications, schematics, single-line diagrams and customer requirements.
• Review the technical and commercial aspects of purchase orders to ensure compliance with agreed proposals.
• Maintain accurate project and customer information within internal estimating and CRM systems.
• Liaise with suppliers and negotiate pricing, technical requirements and commercial terms where necessary.
• Work alongside the Purchasing team to identify, assess and develop suitable sub-suppliers.
• Complete contract reviews for new sales orders.
• Carry out thorough checks of proposals and contract handover documentation to ensure company procedures and quality standards are met.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records, ensuring all relevant communications and information are recorded promptly.