Proposals Engineer

Morgan Gray; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist Manufacturing and Engineering company is seeking a motivated Proposals Engineer to support sales and projects by preparing detailed technical and commercial proposals. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical or chemical engineering and experience with proposals or applications engineering. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on innovative projects in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on innovative environmental projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Flexible working hours

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical, chemical, or process engineering.
• Experience in proposals, estimating, or applications engineering.
• Confident in interpreting client specifications and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare technical proposals and cost estimates.
• Interpret client specifications and produce competitive offers.
• Support the handover of successful bids to the projects department.

Skills

Technical understanding

Commercial awareness

Interpreting technical drawings

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Relevant degree or HNC/HND in engineering

Job description

About the Role

A specialist Manufacturing and Engineering company are looking for a motivated and technically minded Proposals Engineer to join their growing team in Horsham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a background in mechanical, process, or chemical engineering who enjoys combining technical understanding with commercial awareness.

As a Proposals Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the sales and projects teams by preparing detailed technical and commercial proposals for industrial plant installations / skid packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, and quotations for bespoke plant systems.
• Interpret client specifications, drawings, and tender documents to produce compliant and competitive offers.
• Liaise with internal design, projects, and sales teams to ensure proposals meet technical and budgetary requirements.
• Support the handover of successful bids to the projects department.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure clear communication and accurate pricing.
• Maintain an understanding of relevant environmental technologies and industry standards.

About You

You will have a background in mechanical, chemical, or process engineering, ideally supported by a relevant degree or HNC / HND, and bring experience in proposals, estimating, or applications engineering within an industrial or environmental and be confident interpreting technical drawings and specifications. Above all, youll be a proactive team player who enjoys working collaboratively, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to innovative, sustainable engineering solutions.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative environmental projects across multiple industries.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Hybrid working (2 days at home)
• Flexible working hours
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.