Travel: Approx. 30% across Europe & Middle East
About the Role
We are recruiting an Applications Engineer (Proposals) / Technical Sales Engineer to join a growing Power Group within a global engineering and manufacturing organisation. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with customer interaction, producing proposals, and supporting complex engineered solutions.
You will work independently to develop cost-effective, technically sound proposals for combustion and environmental systems, supporting customers from enquiry stage through to order placement and project handover.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop cost estimates in line with company guidelines.
* Set product pricing using approved mark-up and commission structures.
* Prepare, edit, and sign formal quotations.
* Respond to customer enquiries and determine equipment selection, sizing, and costing.
* Maintain proactive communication with customers throughout the quotation process.
* Visit customer sites to discuss proposals, negotiate technical solutions, and assist with troubleshooting.
* Identify and coordinate required drawings and documentation for quotations.
* Provide clear technical handover information to the projects team.
* Support project teams during the full project lifecycle.
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
* Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred).
* Background in a manufacturing or engineered products environment.
* Experience producing technical proposals, quotations, or tenders.
* Strong understanding of mechanical / thermal systems (thermodynamics, heat transfer advantageous).
* Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
* Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
* Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
* Familiarity with AutoCAD.
* Experience in oil & gas, power generation, petrochemical, or process industries.
* Previous experience in a technical sales or applications engineering role.
Benefits
* Private healthcare (BUPA), Medicash & Employee Assistance Programme.
* 12% employer pension contribution.
* 27 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Life insurance.
* Ongoing training & professional development.
* Opportunity to work on global projects across Europe & the Middle East.
* Supportive, safety-driven culture with clear career progression
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year