Proposals Engineer

Proposals Engineer

Location: Telford
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
Hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–16:45, Fri 08:00–12:00

Deliver commercially smart proposals for world‑class engineered systems!

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Proposals Engineer to join the team at the Telford site.

The business delivers high‑performance engineered solutions to a global customer base
, supporting markets including:

• Offshore Oil & Gas
• Saturation Diving
• Deep Water Lifting
• Power & Telecoms Cable Lay
• Naval Ships & Submarines
• Seismic Exploration & Oceanographic Research
• Renewables

The company continues to grow commercially and invest in people, systems and long‑term capability.

• Salary £40,000
  , rising to £45,000 for an exceptional candidate
• Good level of health cover
• Enhanced pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• Excellent work‑life balance with a midday finish every Friday
• Opportunity to join a stable, forward‑thinking engineering business working on technically advanced projects

Proposals Engineer, Applications Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Tendering Engineer, Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, Commercial Engineer, Estimating Engineer, Cost Engineer, Pre‑Sales Engineer, Tender Engineer, Applications & Proposals Engineer

Reporting into the sales function, you will play a key role in supporting customer project enquiries by developing accurate, competitive and technically sound proposals. This is a varied role that combines mechanical engineering expertise with commercial awareness, working closely with sales, engineering and customers throughout the full bid lifecycle.

• Review RFQs and interpret customer requirements
• Develop technical solutions with engineering teams
• Select equipment and source costs for materials/services
• Prepare accurate, costed proposals and quotations
• Ensure bids are delivered on time and within budget
• Support customer meetings, contract handover, and project coordination
• Assist with sales admin and identify new opportunities

• 5+ years’ experience in proposals/tendering or sales engineering
• Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience
• Background in heavy/complex engineered systems or machine build
• Experience producing technical, costed proposals
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and commercial awareness
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with AutoCAD/Inventor preferred
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and customer‑focused

If you are a skilled Proposals Engineer with experience in tendering, quotations or applications engineering and are seeking a role where you can influence bid success and support engineered solutions for global markets, we’d love to hear from you.