Technical Proposals Engineer – Commercial Solutions

Coates Recruitment; Watton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Coates Recruitment is seeking a Proposal Engineer to join its technical team in Watton. You’ll work closely with the Technical Director, Sales and Design to develop technically and commercially competitive solutions for bespoke projects.

From initial enquiry through order and handover, you’ll review requirements, prepare proposals and costings, and support customers with queries. A strong engineering background and a commercial mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• An engineering qualification or relevant technical experience.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing or technical environments.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specs.
• Strong communication skills with customers and suppliers.
• Good attention to detail.
• Commercial mindset with interest in costing and engineering solutions.
• Good organisational skills with multiple enquiries and deadlines.
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing or control systems environments would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing customer enquiries, specifications and technical requirements.
• Preparing technical proposals, quotations and tender responses.
• Producing project estimates, costings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Supporting customers with technical queries throughout the tender process.
• Working with Sales, Design and suppliers to develop the right technical solution.
• Preparing accurate project information for handover to the Design team.

Skills

Engineering background

Commercial mindset

Customer-facing

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Coates Recruitment is seeking a Proposal Engineer to join its technical team in Watton. You’ll work closely with the Technical Director, Sales and Design to develop technically and commercially competitive solutions for bespoke projects.

From initial enquiry through order and handover, you’ll review requirements, prepare proposals and costings, and support customers with queries. A strong engineering background and a commercial mindset are essential.