Proposals Engineer / Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical Projects)

Uniting Holding; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Job summary

Flow Technology in Charleville, Ireland, is seeking a Proposals Engineer / Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial and Engineering team. The role focuses on developing competitive technical and commercial proposals for bespoke pharmaceutical process systems, collaborating with engineering, commercial and project teams.

You will review specifications, prepare proposals, develop detailed cost estimates, and manage supplier quotations, with emphasis on risk and pricing strategies

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in proposals, estimating, or project engineering.
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Process/Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review client specifications, tender documentation and technical requirements.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for bespoke process equipment projects.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for materials, fabrication, assembly, testing and installation activities.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Support tender submissions and proposal documentation.
• Identify technical, commercial and scheduling risks during tenders.
• Participate in customer and supplier technical discussions.
• Maintain estimating and supplier pricing records.
• Support project handovers following contract awards.

Skills

Proposals & estimating

Costing & budgeting

Mechanical engineering

Technical communication

Supplier negotiations

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Process/Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Estimating software

AutoCAD/ SolidWorks

Job description

Proposals Engineer / Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical Projects)

Charleville , Ireland Full Time Mid Level

Proposals Engineer / Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

About Flow Technology

Flow Technology is a leading designer and manufacturer of bespoke process skids and engineered process systems for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Life sciences and beverage sectors.

Established in 1978, we are trusted by many of the world's leading manufacturers and continue to grow both in Ireland and internationally.

We are currently seeking an experienced Proposals Engineer / Mechanical QS to join our Commercial and Engineering team.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for an engineering or quantity surveying professional who enjoys working at the intersection of technical and commercial project delivery.

You will play a key role in developing competitive technical and commercial proposals for bespoke pharmaceutical process systems, collaborating closely with engineering, commercial and project teams.

What You'll Be Doing

Reviewing client specifications, tender documentation and technical requirements.

Preparing technical and commercial proposals for bespoke process equipment projects.

Developing detailed cost estimates for materials, fabrication, assembly, testing and installation activities.

Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.

Negotiating pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers.

Supporting tender submissions and proposal documentation.

Identifying technical, commercial and scheduling risks during the tender process.

Participating in customer and supplier technical discussions.

Maintaining estimating and supplier pricing records.

Supporting project handovers following successful contract awards.

Monitoring market trends and supplier capabilities to maintain competitive pricing strategies.

About You

You'll ideally have:

A minimum of 5 years' experience in proposals, estimating, project engineering or a similar role.

A Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Experience working within pharmaceutical, biotech, food, beverage or regulated industries.

Strong commercial awareness and costing experience.

Experience interpreting technical specifications and client requirements.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

Experience with CIP/SIP, valve matrix or purification systems.

Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry standards such as GMP and ASME BPE.

Knowledge of hygienic stainless steel process design.

Experience using ERP, estimating or project management software.

What's on Offer?

Annual performance-related bonus.

Company pension scheme.

Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance.

Flexible and blended working arrangements.

Support for professional development, further education and chartership.

The opportunity to join a growing and innovative engineering company working on complex process systems for global clients.

If you enjoy combining technical expertise with commercial problem-solving and want to be part of an ambitious engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.