Proposals Engineer

Siemens; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-Based Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Plan

Time Off: 26 days + 5 optional days

Growth Mindset and career development

Job summary

Siemens in Manchester is seeking a detail-oriented Proposals Engineer to join the Project Execution team. You will translate complex client specifications into winning technical and commercial proposals that help clients digitalise and automate their operations.

The role involves leading the bid process, coordinating Sales, Engineering, Legal and Finance, and developing competitive pricing. Travel may be required, and a strong engineering degree is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Proposals

PLCs/SCADA/Industrial automation

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, or Software)

Job description

Location: Manchester

Department: Project Execution

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.