Technical Project Engineer

Atlas Copco; Brighouse, Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 48.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

40 hours training per year

Competitive salary

Career development

Zusammenfassung

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

You will review inquiries, prepare comprehensive tenders, and present cost estimates to the line manager for sign-off, while coordinating materials, subcontractors, and on-site surveys to validate feasibility.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience estimating mechanical piping systems.
• Experience in compressed air, fluid power, or industrial gas installations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of pipework materials, pressure drops and flow rates.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Excel.
• Willingness to travel in the UK for site surveys and client meetings.
• Strong mathematical acumen and attention to detail.
• Excellent written English for drafting professional tender proposals.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or Quantity Surveying (preferred).
• Valid UK driving license.

Aufgaben

• Lead bid management and end-to-end pricing for installation tenders, including BOM and labor estimates.
• Prepare comprehensive financial tenders and technical proposal documents.
• Present cost estimates and profit forecast to line manager for approval.
• Source competitive quotes from suppliers and subcontractors; account for ancillary equipment.
• Conduct on-site surveys to assess feasibility and ensure drawings match conditions.
• Map optimal pipework routing and material selection; perform value engineering proposals.
• Provide clear handovers to PPS project delivery team after winning bids.

Kenntnisse

Bid management

Tendering

Reading drawings

Pipework knowledge

Estimating software

Excel proficiency

UK travel

Maths accuracy

Tender proposals

Ausbildung

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services or QS

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• 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.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

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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