Proposal Coordinator / Estimator
Location: Sittingbourne
Salary: Negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30
We are looking for a responsible and organised Proposal Coordinator / Estimator to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a technical environment, with full on-the-job training provided.
The role will involve working with customers, internal teams and suppliers to understand requirements, attend site visits and produce accurate and detailed proposals. The successful candidate will need to be confident communicating with customers, comfortable working independently and able to manage multiple proposals through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Liaise directly with customers to establish their key requirements
Attend customer sites to gather further information and understand requirements
Work closely with internal teams and suppliers
Prepare detailed and accurate proposals
Submit quotations and proposals within agreed timescales
Keep internal systems up to date with current proposals
Update and amend proposals where required
Follow up and chase proposals to help meet quotation targets
Maintain accurate records throughout the proposal process
Provide clear handovers to the project team when proposals are accepted
Build knowledge of the products, systems and services through on-the-job training
Work both independently and as part of a wider teamAbout You
Relevant qualification, ideally to A Level or City & Guilds standard
Candidates with good GCSE grades in Mathematics, English Language and Science, or equivalent, will also be considered
Some educational experience or knowledge of water treatment systems
Previous experience within the UK water industry would be advantageous
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
Able to understand detailed customer requirements
Confident communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues
Able to manage your own workload and work independently
Willing to travel to customer sites when required
Flexible regarding occasional overnight stays
Full UK driving licence required
Any existing driving licence endorsements must be declared as part of the applicationWhat's On Offer
Negotiable salary depending on qualifications and experience
Monday to Friday working hours
Office-based position with occasional site visits
Full on-the-job trainingIf you are looking for an opportunity to develop your experience in a technical and customer-focused environment, we would be keen to hear from you.
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