Proposals Engineer - Power & Energy Systems

Kohler (Rehlko); Heanor; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel card

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Life assurance (Death in Service)

Long service recognition

Job summary

Rehlko in the United Kingdom is seeking a Proposals Engineer to support our Sales and Projects teams by developing accurate, competitive, and technically robust proposals. You will collaborate with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to interpret requirements, build cost effective solutions, and ensure seamless handovers into project delivery.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, experience with tenders, excellent communication, and a full

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret tender documents and deliver clear responses.
• Experience managing multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and internal teams.
• Commercial awareness with a cost-focused mindset.
• Attention to detail and methodical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate project estimates, bills of materials, and cost build-ups.
• Write technical and commercial clarifications for tender submissions.
• Review existing proposals and highlight key selling points.
• Interpret client enquiries and develop conceptual designs and tender responses to deadlines.
• Review M&E specifications and scopes to ensure clarity.
• Provide ongoing technical clarifications throughout tender lifecycle.
• Support Sales with technical input for proposals and engine selection.
• Prepare and review detailed contract handover files for Projects.
• Update internal databases with communications and feedback.
• Obtain compliant quotations from subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensure all work aligns with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 quality accreditations.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical systems

Tender documentation interpretation

Cost estimation / BOM

Excellent communication

Multi-tender management

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Rehlko in the United Kingdom is seeking a Proposals Engineer to support our Sales and Projects teams by developing accurate, competitive, and technically robust proposals. You will collaborate with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to interpret requirements, build cost effective solutions, and ensure seamless handovers into project delivery.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, experience with tenders, excellent communication, and a full