Proposals Engineer for Gear & Refurbishment Quotes

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

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.