Proposal Engineer

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

• Produce detailed technical proposals, quotations, and tenders for automation and control projects.

• Develop solutions including PLC and SCADA systems, upgrades, training, service level agreements, digital solutions, management information systems, manpower support projects, and full turnkey solutions.

• Work closely with customers and sales teams to fully understand requirements and exceed expectations.

• Prepare accurate quotation cost spreadsheets covering hardware, software, and engineering elements.

• Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing and with engineering teams to define timescales and engineering effort.

• Ensure all proposals are accurate, well-written, and professionally presented.

• Manage internal approval processes with project managers, operations, and senior stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong, professional customer relationships.

• Respond promptly to customer enquiries and tender requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in a proposals, estimating, applications, or technical sales role within automation or engineering.

• Strong understanding of PLC and SCADA based solutions.

• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in quotations.

• Strong written English and communication skills.

• Comfortable working with cost spreadsheets and technical documentation.

• Able to work collaboratively across sales, engineering, and operations.

The Role

• Varied workload with exposure to a wide range of projects.

• Opportunity to develop technical and commercial skills.

• Long-term, customer-focused environment with an emphasis on quality and collaboration.

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement of up to 25 days, with additional holidays awarded for long service

• Pension enrolment after 3 months’ service

• Health care available after 12 months’ service