Senior Applications Engineer

Location: Clapham

An opportunity for a Senior Applications Engineer has become available with my client who are a leading pump manufacturer. Their ideal candidate will have proven experience in the selection, preparation, and delivery of quotations for bespoke, large-scale pumping equipment. The role is office based and would suit an individual with a strong technical background in large bespoke pump systems and fluid dynamics.

Senior Applications Engineer role:
Working as the successful Senior Applications Engineer role you will be required to ensure proposals are delivered at the required margin and within agreed timescales, alongside providing high-level technical support and contributing to commercial decision-making. This position demands extensive technical expertise and the ability to confidently handle complex client requests, while working effectively to tight deadlines.
Responsibilities:

• Selection of bespoke pumping equipment based on customer specifications, utilizing advanced pump selection software and technical data.

• Preparation and delivery of accurate, detailed, and commercially viable quotations for large-scale pumping systems, ensuring all information aligns with customer requirements and company objectives.

• Ensure estimates and quotations are provided to customers on time, meeting all business KPIs.

• Provide technical expertise throughout the quotation process, producing system curves, calculating pipe friction losses, and ensuring the technical integrity of proposals.

• Liaise with Sales and Engineering teams to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and translated into feasible, cost-effective solutions.

• Make key decisions regarding pricing, margin, and project scope, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Use pump selection software and in-house tools to deliver optimal technical solutions, while also ensuring the efficient and timely processing of quotations.

Senior Applications Engineer requirements:

• Qualified with a relevant Mechanical Engineering discipline or equivalent.

• Technical background in large bespoke pump systems and fluid dynamics.

• Proven experience in pump selection and performance analysis, including the use of pump selection software and system curve generation.

• Proven experience in preparing and delivering quotations for custom-engineered pumps, with a focus on large-scale, complex systems.

• Experience in the wastewater industry or similar sectors, including a solid understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations.

• Proven experience working within an ISO quality system and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and schematics.

• Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office, with excellent attention to detail in all technical and commercial documentation.

Senior Applications Engineer package:
Salary up to £52k
Bonus Scheme
Buy Holiday Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
EAP / Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Friday Half-Days
Life Assurance – 4x annual salary
Paternity Pay – 2 weeks full pay
Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
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Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Sick Pay
Training and Development