Proposals Engineer

We are recruiting for a Proposals Engineer / Applications Engineer to join a specialist Power Group team within a global leader in industrial combustion, burner technology and environmental systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded engineer with experience in proposals, applications, technical sales or process engineering to work on complex burner and combustion system solutions for the power generation, energy, oil & gas, petrochemical and industrial sectors.

The role offers a strong mix of engineering, customer interaction, commercial input and international exposure, supporting high-quality technical proposals from initial enquiry through to project handover.

• Review customer specifications, datasheets and project documentation
• Assess technical feasibility and define engineering requirements
• Identify design challenges and propose practical combustion system solutions
• Develop bespoke burner and combustion equipment proposals
• Consider fuel types, emissions, process temperatures and pressure conditions
• Select and size valves, regulators, flow meters and instrumentation
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for client review
• Produce system descriptions, performance specifications and cost breakdowns
• Ensure proposal documentation is clear, accurate and commercially aligned
• Act as a technical point of contact during the quotation stage
• Respond to client queries and adjust specifications where required
• Build strong client relationships through knowledgeable technical support
• Prepare handover documentation for internal project teams
• Support smooth project transition from proposal to live project
• Maintain high standards of accuracy across calculations and documentation
• Contribute to technical brochures, case studies and client presentations
• Support trade shows, client visits and technical demonstrations when required
• Collaborate with UK and international engineering, sales and production teams
• Ensure compliance with ISO
  9001, ISO
  14001 and ISO
  45001 standards
• Support continuous improvement in proposal processes and documentation
• Travel internationally when required for client meetings or technical reviews

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process or related Engineering discipline
• Experience in proposals, applications engineering, technical sales or similar
• Knowledge of combustion systems, burners, fired equipment or process engineering would be advantageous
• Strong ability to interpret technical specifications and customer requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Full UK driving licence and ideally based within 1 hour of Stamford
• Willingness to travel internationally when required

• Salary of £50,000 plus benefits
• Opportunity to join a global leader in industrial combustion technology
• Exposure to major international energy, industrial and power sector clients
• Work within a specialist Power Burners engineering team
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities
• Involvement in technically challenging projects supporting efficiency and sustainability
• Collaborative, high-quality engineering environment with global reach

This role would suit a Proposals Engineer, Applications Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Combustion Engineer or Project Engineer with experience in engineered technical solutions.

Location:

Stamford, Lincolnshire

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Onsite

Salary: £50,000 + Benefits + Global Exposure