Proposals Engineer

Siemens Mobility; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-Based Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Plan

26 days annual leave + 5 extra days

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Manchester is seeking a Proposals Engineer to join our Project Execution team. You will translate complex engineering challenges into winning technical and commercial solutions that help clients digitalise and automate operations.

You will lead the bid process, ensure proposals are technically accurate and submitted on time, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Legal and Finance to align with business goals. Travel occasionally is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Software) or related field.
• Experience in proposals, applications, or project engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, Drives and Industrial Automation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end bid process, ensuring proposals are technically accurate and commercially viable.
• Translate complex client specifications into persuasive technical descriptions and clear scopes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Legal and Finance to align proposals with goals.
• Develop pricing models and commercial terms while mitigating risks.
• Analyze bid outcomes and maintain proposal templates repository.

Skills

Engineering degree

Proposal experience

Technical knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA

PLC systems

Industrial Drives

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of industrial automation?

At Siemens, we are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Proposals Engineer to join our Project Execution team in Manchester. You will be at the heart of our growth, translating complex engineering challenges into winning technical and commercial solutions that help our clients digitalise and automate their operations.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Lead the end-to-end bid process, ensuring all proposals are technically accurate, commercially viable, and submitted on time.
• Translate complex client specifications into persuasive technical descriptions, executive summaries, and clear project scopes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Engineering, Legal, Finance) to align proposals with business and client goals.
• Develop competitive pricing models and commercial terms while identifying and mitigating potential project risks.
• Drive continuous improvement by analysing bid outcomes and maintaining a high-quality repository of proposal templates.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Software) or a related field.
• Experience in proposals, applications, or project engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, Drives, and Industrial Automation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel occasionally

What can we offer?

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance
• Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%
• Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!
• Growth Mindset: We offer world-class opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global technology leader.

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.