Proposals Engineer – Industrial Automation | Flexible Hours

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

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.