Sales And Proposals Engineer

Sales & Proposals Engineer

Salary £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience bonus

We are looking for an experienced Sales & Proposals Engineer to join our growing team in Horsham. This is a permanent role offering a mix of technical challenge, commercial responsibility, and client-facing interaction within a supportive and forward‑thinking business.

• Review and analyse tender documents and project requirements to ensure accuracy, compliance and appropriate costing.
• Prepare and deliver high‑quality technical and commercial proposals in line with client specifications and deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal teams including project execution, engineering, procurement and finance to develop competitive bids.
• Apply lessons learned from previous projects to improve current and future proposals.
• Contribute to the development and execution of business development strategies.
• Support the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities across key markets.
• Build, maintain and develop strong relationships with suppliers to support proposals and project delivery.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships to support sales growth.
• Gather customer feedback and market insights to support continuous improvement and product development.
• Attend industry events, exhibitions and trade shows to generate leads and expand the company network.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and quality management systems.
• Take ownership of company presentation and marketing materials.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical or commercial engineering role (e.g. proposals, sales, applications engineering or similar).
• Experience working with large industrial clients or long‑term engineering contracts.
• Degree or HND in Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Additional commercial or sales‑related training is advantageous.
• Strong technical understanding of engineering solutions, processes and industrial equipment.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); CRM experience is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.
• Proactive, self‑sufficient and able to work independently with minimal supervision.