Proposals (Applications) Engineer - Rental and Rapid Response

Zeeco; Stamford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking a Proposals Engineer for its Combustion Rental and Rapid Response team in Stamford, UK. This role involves developing customer enquiries, preparing technical proposals, and working closely with international teams. Candidates should have a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and experience in the process or oil and gas industry. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to travel are essential. Join us to contribute to innovative solutions that promote sustainability.

Qualifications

• Background in the process or oil and gas industry.
• Experience in combustion engineering or a related position.
• Strong technical knowledge of the industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Resourceful, organized, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform process design to select appropriate combustion equipment.
• Prepare accurate technical and commercial proposals.
• Understand scheduling and scope of work requirements.
• Follow up on leads and promote the Rentals business.
• Travel to customer sites for support as needed.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Technical proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving & initiative

Team player

Education

Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Sage accounting software

Job description

Zeeco is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, renowned for our expertise in designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced burners, incinerators, and environmental control systems. Serving a wide array of industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power generation, we deliver innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.

At Zeeco, we foster a dynamic work environment driven by a strong culture and supportive leadership that promotes growth and encourages new ideas. Our commitment to technical excellence and client-focused solutions ensures that every decision we make is geared towards providing personalized service and addressing complex challenges. We also prioritize our community, the environment, and each other, creating a team environment where excellence is not just a goal, but a way of life. Join us and contribute to our mission of driving sustainable performance across the globe.

About the position

• As our newly appointed Proposals (Applications) Engineer with our Combustion Rental and Rapid Response team, you will focus on developing customer enquiries, producing technical and commercial proposals, and attending site meetings to define equipment scope and client requirements. You will collaborate closely with our European offices, external teams, and our headquarters in the USA to meet targets and drive business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Technical Process Design: Perform process design to select appropriate combustion equipment, ensuring alignment with client needs and requirements.
• Proposal Development: Prepare accurate technical and commercial proposals for rental equipment and rapid response flare projects, ensuring they meet client specifications.
• Project Management: Understand scheduling and scope of work requirements to prepare effective turnover information and support project progression.
• Client Engagement: Follow up on leads, promote the Rentals business across the EMEA region, and engage with customers through technical and commercial meetings.
• Documentation: Write, edit, and prepare formal quotations, and follow up with customers on all written and verbal correspondence, from pre-order to post-order stages.
• On-site Support: Travel to customer sites in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, often at short notice, to support marketing efforts and provide technical/commercial clarification.

Requirements

• Engineering expertise: Background in the process or oil and gas industry, with a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Industry experience: Experience in combustion engineering, process or chemical-related position, or a combination of education and hands-on experience.
• Technical proficiency: Ability to read engineering drawings and strong technical knowledge of the industry.
• Software skills: Proficiency in Excel, Word, and ideally some familiarity with Sage accounting software.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, with confident presentation abilities.
• Problem-solving & initiative: Resourceful, well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to make autonomous decisions.
• Team player: Works effectively within a team, while being confident and assertive under pressure.
• Physical requirements: Comfortable working at heights and willing to travel worldwide to meet business needs.

Additional requirements

• Full valid UK driving licence required.
• Must live within 1-hour commutable distance to our Rutland Office, PE9 4AQ.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.