Proposals Engineer

ACS Performance Careers; Horsham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering group in the UK seeks a Proposals Engineer to develop detailed technical and commercial bids. You will collaborate with sales engineers and project teams to ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and delivered on time. Candidates should be graduates in mechanical or process engineering with over 10 years of experience in proposals. Strong skills in literacy and numeracy, along with organisational abilities, are essential. Join us to contribute to delivering robust air and gas cleaning systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in proposals within a process or systems environment.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Preparing winning bids that balance technical compliance, pricing, and commercial value.
• Leading the collation and submission of proposal documentation.
• Liaising with sales engineers to meet customer expectations.
• Maintaining the project enquiry list and drafting initial project plans.
• Attending project launch meetings to support handover.
• Staying current with industry developments in mechanical design, CAD, and control systems.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong literacy skills

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Graduate in mechanical or process engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you a seasoned proposals professional with a passion for precision and problem-solving? Join a well-established engineering group that designs and delivers robust air and gas cleaning systems to industries across the UK and beyond.

The Role

As Proposals Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing detailed technical and commercial bids that meet client specifications and win business. You'll collaborate closely with sales engineers and project teams, ensuring proposals are accurate, competitive, and delivered on time.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing winning bids that balance technical compliance, pricing, and commercial value
• Leading the collation and submission of proposal documentation
• Liaising with sales engineers to meet customer expectations
• Maintaining the project enquiry list and drafting initial project plans
• Attending project launch meetings to support handover
• Staying current with industry developments in mechanical design, CAD, and control systems

What You'll Bring

• A graduate in mechanical or process engineering
• Experienced-10+ years in proposals within a process or systems environment
• Detail-oriented with strong literacy and numerical skills
• Organised and capable of managing multiple deadlines