Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer

Salary: £45,000-£55,000 per annum

Location:

Rutland, UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Applications Engineer to join a growing engineering organisation based in Rutland. The successful candidate will possess strong technical and engineering capabilities, alongside a solid understanding of process engineering principles required to evaluate customer specifications and develop solutions for flare systems and associated ancillary equipment.

Primary duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate and interpret customer RFQ engineering packages, design specifications, codes, and industry standards to prepare comprehensive technical and commercial proposals.
• Provide technical guidance and support during the development and risk assessment of customer applications.
• Generate accurate job cost estimates in line with customer specifications and regional compliance requirements.
• Establish product pricing in accordance with company guidelines and commercial targets.
• Prepare and manage contractual documentation deliverables to meet both client and business expectations.
• Compile, edit, and submit formal proposals within specified bid deadlines.
• Provide ongoing technical and commercial support to customers throughout the tendering process.
• Support technical and commercial negotiations to achieve commercially successful outcomes.
• Prepare clear handover documentation for internal project teams, including scope of supply, specifications, and budget details.
• Provide regular proposal status updates to management.
• Assist with the development and improvement of quotation tools and sales presentation materials using Microsoft Office and related software.
• Work collaboratively with management to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and skills development.
• Support colleagues across the business as required.
• Maintain compliance with the company quality management system and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Promote and adhere to company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Uphold and promote company core values.

• Achievement of targeted tender win rates and projected margins.
• Timely submission of proposals.
• Increased order intake rates.
• Improved accuracy of initial designs during bidding stages.
• Enhanced order execution efficiency through clearly defined scopes and budgets.

• Minimum HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in proposals, sales engineering, or a related technical environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

• Experience with in fired combustion equipment, flare systems, or related process industries would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with technical proposal preparation and customer tendering processes.