Proposals Engineer - Hybrid - ID42413

Humand Talent; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote working

Opportunity for international travel

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Proposals Engineer to manage technical proposals for international projects. In this mid-senior level role, you will create structured proposals from initial concepts through to submission. Strong technical skills and effective communication are essential for success. This position offers a full-time contract in a hybrid working environment, supporting growth across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing technical proposals or bids for engineered systems.
• Understanding of rotating equipment or mechanical components.
• Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g. ISO9001).

Responsibilities

• Engage with customer-facing teams on global projects.
• Influence product selection and technical design.
• Take ownership of proposals at various project stages.

Skills

Technical proposal preparation

Strong communication skills

Time management

Risk management

Education

Engineering qualifications (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree)

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

This range is provided by Humand Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Overview

An innovative and well-established organisation operating in the energy and infrastructure sector is seeking a Proposals Engineer to support its growing project portfolio. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored, competitive technical proposals—while influencing long-term business success. International travel: occasional as required.

Why this role is great

• Play a key role in translating complex customer requirements into commercially viable solutions.
• Work across global projects, supporting international customers and proposals at every stage—from early enquiry to final negotiation.
• Build relationships with both internal teams and global partners to secure new business.
• Grow in a hybrid environment, with flexible remote working and occasional travel to meet with customers and colleagues.
• Contribute to quality and innovation, helping evolve internal systems, processes, and best practices across bids.

About you

You bring a strong technical mindset, ideally grounded in mechanical or systems engineering, and enjoy working with both data and people. You’re someone who sees opportunity in complexity and enjoys creating structure and clarity in high-value proposal work.

You’ll get to

• Engage directly with customer-facing teams and suppliers on high-profile global projects
• Influence product selection and technical design elements
• Take ownership of proposals at various project stages—from initial concept to detailed submission
• Work with proposal tools and CRM systems to maintain high-quality bid information
• Join meetings that may involve travel abroad, building your experience with international business and clients

What You Might Bring (Our Wishlist)

Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box—we’re open to transferable experience and alternative backgrounds that demonstrate similar skills:

• Experience preparing technical proposals or bids for engineered systems or projects
• Understanding of rotating equipment, mechanical components, or process systems
• Strong communication skills—confident in presenting technical information clearly
• Familiarity with working in regulated or quality-assured environments (e.g. ISO9001)
• A methodical and commercially aware mindset, with good time management
• Working knowledge of risk management in technical contexts
• Proficiency in using proposal systems or CRM platforms
• Engineering qualifications (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree) are welcome but not required
• A willingness to travel internationally on occasion
• A full driving licence

Diversity & Inclusion

We and our client are committed to building an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you\'re passionate about the role and meet many of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply—even if your path here has been non-traditional.

Ready to Make Your Move?

If you\'re looking for a career step that lets you work across global proposals, shape commercial success, and grow in a flexible, collaborative team—we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to explore how this opportunity aligns with your goals.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Administrative

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting
• Oil and Gas