UPS Applications Engineer

Owen Daniels; Cayton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established power solutions business is seeking an Applications Engineer (UPS) to join its Sales support function in Cayton, UK. The successful candidate will possess a background in UPS systems or related electrical engineering and will engage with customers to provide tailored, commercially competitive solutions. Responsibilities include preparing technical proposals, supporting sales negotiations, and ensuring seamless project execution within a supportive and experienced team. This role offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and professional development

Exposure to diverse projects and customers

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Background in UPS systems or related electrical engineering role.
• High level of IT literacy, especially with spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into costed technical proposals.
• Prepare commercial offers and technical specifications.
• Support Sales during negotiations to achieve project profitability.

Skills

Technical understanding

Communication skills

IT literacy

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering qualification (Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent)

Job description

A well-established and growing power solutions business is seeking an Applications Engineer (UPS) to join its Sales support function, providing technically sound and commercially competitive UPS and generator solutions.

This role would suit an engineer with a background in UPS systems, power generation, electrical engineering, or technical sales support, who enjoys working closely with customers and internal teams to develop the right solution at the right price.

This is an office-based role with regular involvement in customer meetings and site surveys, offering variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real commercial impact within a supportive and experienced technical team.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements and specifications into accurately costed technical proposals for UPS and generator solutions
• Prepare commercial offers, technical specifications, and data sheets to support sales activity
• Produce cost make-ups and price make-ups (CMU / PMU) in line with internal processes
• Support Sales during technical, commercial, and pricing negotiations to achieve optimised project profitability
• Participate in tendering activities, including site surveys and customer meetings (on-site and remote)
• Ensure clear and effective handover of won projects to Contracts, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams
• Provide ongoing technical support during project delivery, working with Project and Contracts Managers
• Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality, seamless project execution

Requirements

• Engineering qualification (Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Background in UPS systems, generators, power systems, or a related electrical engineering role
• Strong technical understanding with the ability to convert requirements into practical, cost-effective solutions
• High level of IT literacy, particularly with spreadsheets and technical documentation
• Commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical excellence with cost and delivery
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative working style
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Long-term, stable role within a growing and well-respected power solutions business
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to build a career within a technically focused and supportive team
• Exposure to a wide variety of customers, projects, and energy solutions

If you're an engineer with a power systems or UPS background looking to move into a customer-facing, commercially focused applications role, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career.

Referrals are welcome, and a referral bonus is available for successful introductions.