Proposals Engineer

<p>Job Description</p><br>If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.<br><p>Proposals Engineer</p><p>We are recruiting for an experienced Proposals Engineer to join a well-established automation and control systems business. You will be responsible for producing high-quality technical and commercial proposals, ranging from PLC and SCADA systems through to full turnkey solutions.</p><p>This is a varied and technically engaging role, working closely with customers, sales teams, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to deliver accurate and competitive proposals.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Produce detailed technical proposals, quotations, and tenders for automation and control projects.</li><li>Develop solutions including PLC and SCADA systems, upgrades, training, service level agreements, digital solutions, management information systems, manpower support projects, and full turnkey solutions.</li><li>Work closely with customers and sales teams to fully understand requirements and exceed expectations.</li><li>Prepare accurate quotation cost spreadsheets covering hardware, software, and engineering elements.</li><li>Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing and with engineering teams to define timescales and engineering effort.</li><li>Ensure all proposals are accurate, well-written, and professionally presented.</li><li>Manage internal approval processes with project managers, operations, and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Build and maintain strong, professional customer relationships.</li><li>Respond promptly to customer enquiries and tender requirements.</li></ul><p>Skills and Experience</p><ul><li>Experience in a proposals, estimating, applications, or technical sales role within automation or engineering.</li><li>Strong understanding of PLC and SCADA based solutions.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in quotations.</li><li>Strong written English and communication skills.</li><li>Comfortable working with cost spreadsheets and technical documentation. xwzovoh </li><li>Able to work collaboratively across sales, engineering, and operations.</li></ul><p>Benefits</p><ul><li>Holiday entitlement of up to 25 days, with additional holidays awarded for long service</li><li>Pension enrolment after 3 months’ service</li><li>Health care available after 12 months’ service</li></ul>