Senior Proposals Engineer

Clarke Energy; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% company pension contribution

Flexible and hybrid working

Westfield Health cash plan

Life assurance and employee assistance

Investment in professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Clarke Energy is seeking a Senior Proposals Engineer in Knowsley. You will own the end-to-end bid process, from initial enquiry to contract award, coordinating technical, commercial and operational inputs.

You will work with Sales, Engineering and Delivery teams to craft compelling tenders and manage supplier quotes. You’ll build strong client relationships, assess risks, and drive best practices across the Proposals function while contributing to team development and successful handovers to

Qualifications

• Experience in proposals, bids or technical sales in engineering.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles.
• Experience evaluating technical and commercial risk.
• Understanding of contract terms and commercial conditions.
• Strong planning, organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Developing winning proposals from enquiry to submission.
• Collaborating with Sales Engineers, Engineering, Commercial and PMs to evaluate risks and requirements.
• Managing customer and supplier relationships during the bid process.
• Supporting continuous improvement and mentoring junior members.
• Ensuring quality, compliance and smooth handover to project delivery.

Skills

Proposals/bids experience

Mechanical & electrical engineering

Risk assessment

Contract terms & commercial conditions

Planning & project coordination

Communication skills

Analytical & problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Customer-focused approach

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Clarke Energy as a Senior Proposals Engineer

Location: Knowsley, with UK travel as required

Help shape winning energy solutions

At Clarke Energy, our Senior Proposals Engineers play a critical role in transforming customer enquiries into compelling, commercially competitive and technically robust proposals. Working at the intersection of sales, engineering and project delivery, you'll help secure projects that support our customers' energy resilience, sustainability and operational goals.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys analysing customer requirements, developing tailored solutions and managing complex bids from enquiry through to contract award. You'll be part of a collaborative team where your technical expertise, commercial judgement and attention to detail will directly contribute to the continued success of the business.

What you'll be doing

Developing winning proposals

You'll take ownership of customer enquiries and tenders, interpreting requirements and building a clear understanding of project objectives, technical specifications and commercial needs. Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you'll develop proposals that clearly demonstrate the value of Clarke Energy's solutions.

From initial enquiry through to submission, you'll coordinate technical, commercial and operational inputs to ensure every bid is accurate, compelling and aligned with customer expectations.

Collaborating across the business

You’ll work in partnership with Sales Engineers, Engineering teams, Commercial colleagues and Project Managers to evaluate technical risks, commercial conditions and project delivery considerations. Your ability to bring together information from multiple stakeholders will be essential in creating strong and competitive tender submissions.

You’ll also support customer meetings throughout the bid process, helping to refine requirements and build confidence in Clarke Energy's capabilities.

Managing customer and supplier relationships

Building strong relationships is at the heart of this role. You'll act as a key point of contact for customer questions during the proposal phase and work proactively to resolve queries, clarify assumptions and strengthen customer confidence.

In addition, you'll engage with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations, evaluate solutions and ensure proposals are supported by robust and competitive supply chain information.

Supporting continuous improvement and team development

As a senior member of the Proposals team, you'll help drive best practice and process improvement across the function. You'll conduct regular work-in-progress reviews, support workload planning and contribute to the development of less experienced Proposals Engineers.

Your experience and leadership will help improve efficiency, maintain high standards and support the continued growth of the team.

Ensuring quality, compliance and successful handover

You’ll maintain accurate proposal records, support quality systems and ensure bids are developed in accordance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards. Once projects are secured, you’ll provide effective handover support to Project Delivery teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to execution. [

About you

You're a technically minded and commercially aware professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and delivering high-quality work. You thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and take pride in helping secure successful project outcomes.

You’ll likely bring:

• Experience within a proposals, bids or technical sales environment in the engineering sector
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles
• Experience evaluating technical and commercial risk
• An understanding of contract terms and commercial conditions
• Strong planning, organisational and project coordination skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive, customer-focused approach and the ability to perform effectively under pressure

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

• Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical or a related Engineering discipline
• Experience working with gas engine technology
• Experience within the power generation, energy or industrial engineering sectors
• Previous experience supporting or mentoring junior team members

We believe exceptional projects begin with exceptional people. In return for your expertise, we offer:

• A very competitive salary, based on experience
• 7% company pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Westfield Health cash plan
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• Investment in your professional development and career progression
• A collaborative culture where your expertise and ideas are genuinely valued

About Clarke Energy

Clarke Energy, a Rehlko company, is an award-winning multinational specialist in sustainable energy solutions. We design, install and maintain high-quality power generation systems, helping customers improve resilience, efficiency and sustainability across a range of industries.

Our culture is built on integrity, technical excellence and long-term relationships with both our customers and our people.

Ready to help secure the energy projects of tomorrow?