Proposals Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Proposals Engineer to join their dynamic proposals team. This role involves creating competitive proposals for packaged plantroom solutions while ensuring technical feasibility and engaging with clients throughout the proposal phase. Ideal candidates will have an HNC in Building Services Engineering and at least three years of experience in a relevant role. Strong CAD skills and knowledge of UK tendering processes are also necessary.

Benefits

Full induction

Development and progression

Company mobile

Company laptop

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in estimating and proposals.
• Building Services estimating experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK tendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client specifications to understand project scope.
• Produce competitive proposals with pricing and design.
• Estimate project costs considering materials and labor.
• Coordinate with internal teams for proposal accuracy.
• Engage with clients to handle inquiries and support negotiations.
• Meet quality benchmarks and deadlines for proposals.

Skills

Communication

Technical Analysis

Cost Estimation

Negotiation

Education

HNC in Building Services Engineering

Tools

CAD

AUTOCAD

Job description

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• Join a Leading manufacturer of intelligent fluid flow systems
• Endless opportunities to travel across the UK & Europe
• Great workplace culture

About the Company:

We're partnered with a market leader offering fluid-flow solutions for HVAC systems both in the UK & globally. Their products aim to improve both energy performance and sustainability in building systems & are renowned for their quality.

Joining their dynamic proposals team based South of Birmingham, my client is looking for a highly skilled Proposals Engineer to develop accurate, customer-focused, competitive proposals that position our client as a solution to enquiries for packaged plantroom solutions (including associated off-site systems).

Key Responsibilities:

· Interpret Technical Requirements - Carefully analyse client specifications, drawings, and documentation to fully understand the technical and commercial scope of a project.

· Create Accurate and Competitive Proposals - Produce well-structured proposals that include pricing, design details, and technical justifications-tailored to meet the client's requirements and the company's capabilities.

· Estimate Project Costs - Build detailed cost estimates, factoring in materials, labour, manufacturing, and third-party inputs-while identifying cost-effective alternatives where appropriate.

· Coordinate with Internal Teams - Work closely with engineering, procurement, and production departments to gather input needed for proposals and ensure technical feasibility.

· Engage with Clients - Serve as the main point of contact during the proposal phase, handling technical questions, attending meetings, and supporting negotiations where needed.

· Ensure Proposal Quality and Timeliness - Meet internal quality benchmarks and deadlines by managing proposal documentation, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Requirements:

· Must be HNC qualified in Building Services Engineering, or similar.

· At least 3 years' experience in a similar role with estimating, proposals and pricing responsibilities. Building Services estimating experience is a nice-to-have.

· Proficiency in the use of CAD/AUTOCAD for both costing purposes & spatial design.

· Strong knowledge of UK-specific contract & tendering processes.

· Strong communicational skills, concise reporting skills & ability to liaise with stakeholders.

Package:

· Up to £52,000 salary

· Full induction

· Development and progression

· Company mobile

· Company laptop

Stratford upon-avon, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Kidderminster, Redditch