Technical Sales Engineer

Skybridge Recruitment Solutions Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Career development

Job summary

Skybridge Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking a Sales Engineer to support growth and delivery in a regional branch. You will work with the branch management team to identify opportunities, build client relationships, and oversee projects from start to finish.

The role blends technical design, commercial focus and project management to deliver installation, service and maintenance solutions. You will travel across the region, conduct site visits, prepare quotes, manage risks, and ensure

Qualifications

• Technically strong with qualifications in mechanical, electrical, refrigeration or air-conditioning disciplines.
• Commercially aware with a track record of developing business in an engineering environment.
• Experience working in a contracting role, ideally within building services or similar.
• Competent in system design and equipment specification.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage and build relationships with new and existing clients.
• Promote a full range of services: installations, PPM contracts, and service work.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities and follow up leads.
• Conduct site visits, produce quotes, and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Lead projects from enquiry through to completion.
• Manage planning, procurement, and resource coordination.
• Ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout.
• Oversee engineering teams, subcontractors, and internal support functions.
• Track project profitability and performance.

Skills

Technical design

Quoting

Project management

Sales

MS Office

CAD

H&S knowledge

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Refrigeration or Air-conditioning qualifications

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

A long-established and highly respected engineering services provider is seeking a Sales Engineer to support the ongoing growth and operational delivery in one of its regional branches.

They are looking for someone to support the next phase of their company growth strategy. You will work closely with the branch management team to identify and develop new opportunities, build strong relationships, and oversee projects from start to finish.

This is a pivotal, client-facing role that blends technical knowledge, commercial focus, and project management expertise to support the successful delivery of installation, service, and maintenance solutions to a diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development & Client Relationships

Proactively engage and build relationships with new and existing clients

Promote a full range of services: installations, PPM contracts, and service work

Identify and convert new business opportunities and follow up leads

Conduct site visits, produce quotes, and maintain a strong sales pipeline

Technical Design & Quoting

Respond to technical enquiries and prepare tailored designs and specifications

Create accurate quotations aligned with both client needs and company capabilities

Balance technical, commercial, and operational considerations

Project Management & Delivery

Lead projects from enquiry through to completion

Manage planning, procurement, and resource coordination

Ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout

Oversee engineering teams, subcontractors, and internal support functions

Track project profitability and performance

Health & Safety Compliance

Ensure all activities comply with H&S and environmental policies

Assist with RAMS documentation and promote a safe working culture

Candidate Profile:

Technically strong with qualifications in mechanical, electrical, refrigeration or air-conditioning disciplines.

Commercially aware, with a track record of developing business in an engineering environment.t

Experience working in a contracting role, ideally within building services or similar.

Competent in system design and equipment specification

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Mac or PC); CAD experience advantageous

Knowledge of H&S legislation

A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Self-motivated, well-organised and capable of managing multiple priorities

Able to take ownership and deliver high-quality outcomes

Willingness to travel across the region and work flexibly when required

Full clean UK driving licence

What is on offer:

This is a great opportunity to join a successful, respected, and people-first business with ambitious long-term growth plans. In this role, you will play a key part in developing a strong regional customer base and project pipeline, working within a supportive team environment where your development and contributions are genuinely valued. You will receive a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and the opportunity to shape and grow your career.

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