Proposals Engineer

Lamond & Murray Ltd; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Days Holiday (including Christmas)

5% matched pension contribution

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lamond & Murray Ltd in Dunfermline is seeking a Proposals Engineer to develop high-quality quotations and cost estimates for engineering services, coordinating with engineering, operational and commercial teams to ensure proposals are technically sound and commercially competitive.

You will interpret drawings and specifications, prepare cost breakdowns, manage multiple quotations, and present recommendations to support bid decisions while driving value engineering and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating within a service-based engineering environment.
• Understanding of engineering processes, materials, and pricing structures.
• Advanced Excel skills with cost modelling and data analysis.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple quotations and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce quotations for manufacture of a variety of loose gear products.
• Preparing quotations for gearbox and pump refurbishment projects.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Preparing detailed cost breakdowns covering labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overheads where applicable.
• Conducting risk and opportunity assessments and making recommendations to senior management.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and evaluate proposals.
• Collaborating with managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure estimates reflect realistic delivery plans and operational requirements.
• Presenting estimates and commercial recommendations to support bid and no-bid decisions.
• Supporting value engineering initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality and performance.
• Ensuring all proposals comply with company procedures, industry standards, and customer requirements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Cost modelling

Data analysis

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Quotations management

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Proposals Engineer

Location: Dunfermline, KY11 1HT
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: 33 Days Holiday, including Christmas shutdown, 5% matched pension contribution and competitive salary!

Join Our Team as a Proposals Engineer

Are you an experienced engineering professional with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for delivering accurate, competitive proposals

We are seeking a Proposals Engineer to join our growing team at our Burnside facility. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting business growth by developing high-quality quotations and cost estimates for both new and existing customers.

You will work closely with engineering, operational, and commercial teams to ensure proposals are technically sound, commercially competitive, and aligned with customer requirements.

The Role

As a Proposals Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, execution, tracking, and communication of quotation and estimating activities across a range of engineering services.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Producing quotations for the manufacture of a variety of loose gear products.
• Preparing quotations for gearbox and pump refurbishment projects.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Preparing detailed cost breakdowns covering labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overheads where applicable.
• Conducting risk and opportunity assessments and making recommendations to senior management.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and evaluate proposals.
• Collaborating with managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure estimates reflect realistic delivery plans and operational requirements.
• Presenting estimates and commercial recommendations to support bid and no-bid decisions.
• Supporting value engineering initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality and performance.
• Ensuring all proposals comply with company procedures, industry standards, and customer requirements.

This is a varied and rewarding position with opportunities for career development within a busy and successful engineering business.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines technical understanding with strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in estimating within a service-based engineering environment or a related industry.
• A strong understanding of engineering processes, materials, and industry pricing structures.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with cost modelling and data analysis.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple quotations and deadlines simultaneously.
• Relevant engineering qualifications or experience in a related discipline.
• Desirable
• Previous experience working as a machinist within a mechanical engineering workshop.
• Experience within gearbox, pump refurbishment, machining, or general mechanical engineering sectors.
• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a respected engineering business with a strong reputation for quality and service.
• Work on a diverse range of technical and commercial projects.
• Opportunities for progression and professional development.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• A key role contributing directly to business growth and success.

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