Water Industry Proposals Engineer

SPIRAC; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIRAC is seeking a Tender/Proposal Engineer in Banbury, UK to support the Sales Manager & Engineers in preparing responses to enquiries and tender documentation for the water industry.

You will read technical drawings, prepare submission documents, assess risks, and develop cost estimates. The role requires 3 years of experience and strong English proficiency. Office-based with UK travel to customer and supplier sites.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).
• Competent in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review enquiries and work from technical drawings/specifications to understand conditions.
• Timely production of submission documentation.
• Review risks and propose best solution with engineering/TSM&E for concise technical proposals.
• Identify potential risks associated with the works.
• Investigate ways of reducing prices through value engineering, fabrication, installation, supply chain, etc.
• Compile installation prices including material, plant and labour elements.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for design and management with commercial considerations.
• Prepare the proposal for submission.
• Lead the handover to the engineering department.
• Compile PQQ and framework tender.

Skills

Reading drawings

AutoCAD

Communication

Excel/Word

Education

GCSE maths

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoDESK Inventor

Job description

SPIRAC is seeking a Tender/Proposal Engineer in Banbury, UK to support the Sales Manager & Engineers in preparing responses to enquiries and tender documentation for the water industry.

You will read technical drawings, prepare submission documents, assess risks, and develop cost estimates. The role requires 3 years of experience and strong English proficiency. Office-based with UK travel to customer and supplier sites.