Sales & Projects Support Engineer

We are looking to recruit on behalf of our client a sales & Projects support engineer to join their existing team on a permanent basis.

JOB PURPOSE

• To support the Sales and Projects teams by planning and undertaking site surveys and producing technical reports detailing thecondition of installed equipment. To aid the securing of future work.
• Working as part of the Sales team preparing and gathering internal and external cost/time estimates together with quotations from the supply chain.
• Working as part of the Project team to plan, manage, execute and deliver projects to the purchase order, quoted scope, delivery dates, budget, and business needs. Limited to small orders unless there is supervision by more senior project staff.
• Work with Project/Sales Managers to support and create the core elements or work breakdown structure (WBS) to ensure project delivery from initial set-up to close out.

JOB ACTIVITIES

• Plan, arrange, execute and produce site survey reports for clients. The expected frequency is 1 week per month travelling to client site locations to undertake site-based inspection activity.
• Work directly withCustomers, Sales/Applications Engineers and Project Engineers to develop estimates, costing and plans.
• Engage with procurement/production/engineering (relevant stakeholders at bid phase), to ensure operational buy-in and secure estimates, costing and plans where required.
• Understanding and setting out the project deliverables for both internal and external stakeholders
• Engage and coordinate with internal stakeholders and the external supply chain to ensure on-time delivery of items.
• Ensure project delivery is on time, within budget, and of good quality as far as reasonably practical within delivery constraints.
• Work as part of the project team to build projects in the ERP system, is correct and accurate. Ensuring these are updated weekly.
• Ensuring financial information is accurate, and budgets are aligned to the projects.
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental and operational management, and an ability to motivate people for all aspects of the business to fulfil both business and project requirements.
• Assist with or carry out any other sales/project activities as required by your Line Manager or International Sales Director.