Technical Project Engineer

Atlas Copco Group; Brighouse; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

40 hours of training per year

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group is seeking an experienced Technical Project Engineer to lead bidding and tendering for compressed air pipework projects. You will own projects from inquiry to submission, ensuring accurate, competitive bids and profitable outcomes.

You will manage end-to-end pricing, prepare BOMs and labor estimates, source supplier quotes, and present forecasts for sign-off, with hybrid working and UK travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating mechanical piping systems.
• Proven track record in compressed air, fluid power, or industrial gas installations.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction/mechanical drawings.
• Proficient with estimating software and advanced Excel.
• Willingness to travel within the UK for site surveys and client meetings.
• Valid UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end bid management from inquiry to submission.
• Prepare comprehensive BOM, labour estimates, and cost forecasts.
• Source quotes from suppliers and subcontractors and evaluate options.
• Present final tenders to the installation business line manager for sign-off.
• Coordinate handovers to PPS project delivery team after bid win.
• Identify site constraints and plan optimal pipework routing.

Skills

Bid Management

Negotiation

Site Surveys

Analytical Skills

Clear English Writing

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or Quantity Surveying

Valid UK driving license

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Engineer to lead the bidding and tendering process for commercial and industrial compressed air pipework installations business. You will take full ownership of projects from initial inquiry to final submission, ensuring accurate, competitive, and profitable bids. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and hands‑on site evaluation.

• Bid Management
• Manage the end‑to‑end pricing process for compressed air installation tenders, including comprising a full bill of materials and evaluation of human resource requirements for the install team
• Review inquiry documents to establish precise client requirements, including project management and client documentation requirements
• Prepare comprehensive financial tenders and technical proposal documents, detailing the full scope of work.
• Present finalized cost estimates and project profit forecast to the installation business line manager for sign‑off
• Material & Supporting Services Evaluation
• Interpret mechanical drawings, schematic diagrams, and structural blueprints.
• Produce highly accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and labour estimates.
• Source competitive quotes from specialist material suppliers and subcontractors, including support services such as access equipment etc
• Account for ancillary equipment like compressors, dryers, receivers, and filtration where applicable
• Conduct detailed on‑site surveys to assess installation feasibility.
• Identify potential site constraints, access issues, and health and safety risks.
• Map out optimal pipework routing & materials (e.g., aluminium, galvanized steel, stainless steel, copper etc).
• Validate that drawings match actual physical site conditions.
• Commercial & Client Relations
• Build strong relationships with main contractors, end clients, and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing terms to maximize profit margins while remaining competitive.
• Value engineering proposals to offer clients cost‑saving alternatives.
• Provide clear handovers to the PPS project delivery team upon winning bids

To succeed, you will need

• Experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience estimating mechanical piping systems
• Proven track record in compressed air, fluid power, or industrial gas installations.
• Technical Skills
• Skilled and adept in reading and interpreting construction and mechanical drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of pipework materials, pressure drops, and flow rates.
• Proficiency with estimating software and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Capabilities
• Willingness to travel in the UK for site surveys and client meetings.
• Strong mathematical acumen and sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent written English for drafting professional tender proposals.
• Qualifications
• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or Quantity Surveying (preferred but not essential if backed by relevant experience)
• Valid UK driving license

In return, we offer

• A collaborative and innovative working environment
• Ongoing learning and development, with at least 40 hours of training per year
• The chance to build a meaningful career in a forward‑thinking organisation
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements to help support work life balance
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The chance to work with innovative technology and a globally recognised brand
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and employee wellbeing

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working at customer sitesand being on‑site at our Brigehouse/Sheffield branches.

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Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long‑term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future‑proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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