Technical Proposals Engineer

Location:

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (hybrid working)

We are seeking a Technical Proposals Engineer to join our team, supporting the delivery of technically robust and commercially competitive quotations. Reporting to the Internal Technical Sales Manager, you will play a key role in managing opportunities, producing high-quality proposals, and providing technical sales support to both internal stakeholders and external customers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an engineering background who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment and wants to contribute to business growth through technical expertise and strong commercial awareness.

• Produce accurate and competitive technical and commercial proposals in line with customer requirements.
• Manage and progress sales opportunities, including pre‑qualification and follow‑up activities.
• Use CRM systems and internal tools effectively to manage pipeline and documentation.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure solutions meet requirements.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and support value‑add initiatives.
• Monitor and meet key performance indicators, including proposal accuracy and conversion rates.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Effectively prioritise workload and manage time to meet deadlines.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders, highlighting risks, challenges, and opportunities.
• Take ownership of personal development through training and professional development opportunities.

• Experience in steam engineering or a related engineering/product environment is desirable.
• Proven experience working in a fast‑paced sales or technical support environment.
• Demonstrated customer‑facing experience, either via phone or in‑person.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of customer requirements.

• HNC (or above) in a relevant mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to problem‑solving and process improvement.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently.
• Full UK driving licence.

You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts’ portal. We also offer a range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan.