Proposal engineer

Company:

My client, a world leader in the design and manufacture of skid-mounted rotary compressors, serves the oil/gas, chemical/petrochemical, and energy/power generation industries. They are looking for a talented Proposal Engineer to join their team. As a proud family business, they foster a team environment where all employees feel a sense of inclusion, support, and belonging.

Responsibilities:

• Quotation Development: Provide timely, accurate quotations for compressor packages through interpretation of application requirements.
• Customer Interaction: Handle technical and commercial queries while delivering high-quality service to global customers.
• Technical Analysis: Read and interpret customers’ enquiries, including data sheets, project specifications, P&IDs, and terms and conditions.
• Material Selection: Choose appropriate materials and systems such as flow control, sealing systems, lube oil systems, cooling, and instrumentation for new compressors and compressor packages.
• Advisory Role: Advise customers on materials and systems according to their specific needs.
• Engineering Calculations: Perform calculations to size equipment such as compressors, motors, auxiliary systems, and components.
• Supplier Coordination: Write RFQs for suppliers and estimate costs to calculate selling prices.
• Proposal Development: Prepare proposal documents and supporting materials for bids.
• Record Management: Maintain accurate records of opportunities and bids in the company’s CRM system.
• Customer Engagement: Attend meetings with customers to discuss technical requirements and project details.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.  An honours degree is preferred.
• Skills: Highly numerate with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of rotating machinery (pumps, compressors, mechanical seals) and fluid-handling equipment (piping, valves, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, measuring instruments).
• Experience: Some experience in the engineering sector is preferred, though recent graduates will be considered.
• Commercial Awareness:  Basic understanding of sales and marketing techniques is advantageous.
• Software Proficiency: Competent in Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Project.
• Personal Attributes: A self-motivated team player with a proactive attitude.

Package:

• Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Work Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday - 08:30 to 17:00, Friday - 08:30 to 13:00).
• Bonuses: Generous annual bonus scheme.
• Pension: Contributory pension scheme.
• Leave: 33 days’ annual leave (includes 8 days’ statutory bank holidays) with a ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme.’
• Life Assurance: Life assurance scheme (after a qualifying period).
• Income Protection: Income protection plan (after a qualifying period).
• Employee Perks: Comprehensive employee support and perks package.
• Professional Development: Investment in learning and development opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible and family-friendly policies.

If you feel you meet some but not all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.