Proposals Engineer
We are recruiting for an experienced Proposals Engineer to join a well-established automation and control systems business. Reporting to the Senior Proposals Manager, you will be responsible for producing high-quality technical and commercial proposals, ranging from PLC and SCADA systems through to full turnkey solutions.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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Produce detailed technical proposals, quotations, and tenders for automation and control projects.
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Develop solutions including PLC and SCADA systems, upgrades, training, service level agreements, digital solutions, management information systems, manpower support projects, and full turnkey solutions.
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Work closely with customers and sales teams to fully understand requirements and exceed expectations.
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Prepare accurate quotation cost spreadsheets covering hardware, software, and engineering elements.
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Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing and with engineering teams to define timescales and engineering effort.
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Ensure all proposals are accurate, well-written, and professionally presented.
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Manage internal approval processes with project managers, operations, and senior stakeholders.
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Build and maintain strong, professional customer relationships.
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Respond promptly to customer enquiries and tender requirements.
Skills and Experience
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Experience in a proposals, estimating, applications, or technical sales role within automation or engineering.
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Strong understanding of PLC and SCADA based solutions.
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Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in quotations.
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Strong written English and communication skills.
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Comfortable working with cost spreadsheets and technical documentation.
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Able to work collaboratively across sales, engineering, and operations.
The Role
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Varied workload with exposure to a wide range of projects.
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Opportunity to develop technical and commercial skills.
- Long-term, customer-focused environment with an emphasis on quality and collaboration.
Benefits
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Holiday entitlement of up to 25 days, with additional holidays awarded for long service
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Pension enrolment after 3 months’ service
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Health care available after 12 months’ service
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Charlie Cole
Charlie joined Jackson Hogg in August 2024 to focus on Commercial Management recruitment for the STEM industry, recruiting for a range of roles including Estimators, Commercial Managers, Commercial Assistants, Quantity Surveyors, Bids/Tenders and Proposals, Contracts Managers and Legal Counsel.
Charlie joined Jackson Hogg with 4 years of experience recruiting for the Nuclear Industry. He is a massive Newcastle United fan and season ticket holder, and on a weekend you'll often find him at St. James' Park.
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