Technical Sales & Project Engineer

Skybridge Recruitment Solutions; Tetford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in England is seeking a Technical Sales & Projects Engineer to drive business growth and manage engineering projects. This senior role combines technical expertise with sales, ensuring customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include identifying new opportunities, managing client relationships, and overseeing projects from start to finish. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to health and safety standards. A competitive salary and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Bonus opportunities

Long-term career opportunity

Qualifications

• Strong technical capability in engineering.
• Experience in a contracting or engineering environment is preferred.
• Full, clean UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Manage projects from enquiry to completion.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Engineering background

Customer-facing experience

Competent user of IT systems

Understanding of health, safety standards

Education

Mechanical, electrical, gas or heating qualifications

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

A well-established engineering and services business operating within the commercial heating and cooling sector is seeking an experienced Technical Sales & Projects Engineer to support continued growth and operational delivery.

This is a senior, hands-on role combining technical engineering expertise, sales development and project management, working closely with the local Branch Manager and wider operational teams.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, managing customer relationships and overseeing engineering projects from enquiry through to completion. The position offers a high degree of autonomy and responsibility within a stable and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across:
  • Engineering projects and installations
  • Planned maintenance contracts
  • Service and reactive works
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Respond to technical enquiries, including system design and equipment selection.
• Prepare and submit accurate quotations and supporting documentation.
• Manage projects from enquiry to completion, ensuring quality, profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Procure equipment, services and subcontractors in a cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate engineering teams and subcontractors to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular activity and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with company management systems, procedures and values.
• Actively promote training, development and a strong team culture.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety policies.
• Prepare and implement site safety files, risk assessments and method statements.
• Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental performance.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Engineering background with strong technical capability.
• Mechanical, electrical, gas or heating qualifications advantageous.
• Experience within a contracting or engineering environment.
• Commercially aware with proven customer-facing experience.
• Competent user of IT systems (Mac & PC), including Word and Excel.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental standards.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, motivated and well presented.
• Proactive, flexible and self-driven.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management ability.
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Willing to work outside normal hours when required.
• Takes ownership and accountability for high-quality project outcomes.

A competitive salary package and bonus is on offer, along with genuine long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing engineering business.