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Proposals Engineer
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We’re working with a well-established engineering business to recruit an experienced Proposals Engineer to take ownership of the full bid development process for complex automation and control systems projects.
This is a genuinely varied and technically interesting role where you’ll combine engineering expertise, commercial awareness, and proposal delivery to win high-value work across industrial sectors.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for developing solutions from first principles — interpreting client specifications, producing high-quality tender submissions, and ensuring proposals are both technically robust and commercially competitive.
Working across technologies such as PLC, SCADA, DCS, and industrial networks, you’ll play a key role in securing projects across sectors, including energy, manufacturing, and process industries.
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- Interpret client specifications and develop compliant technical solutions
- Produce high-quality tender submissions (technical + commercial)
- Develop cost estimates, BoMs, and engineering hour projections
- Create conceptual designs including control systems, networks and infrastructure
- Support pre- and post-tender discussions with internal stakeholders and clients
- Coordinate inputs from engineering, supply chain and subcontractors
- Manage multiple bids simultaneously to tight deadlines
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Knowledge
- Background in controls, automation, electrical or systems engineering
- Understanding of the full project lifecycle
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and define solutions
- Experience with costing, estimating or BoMs (highly desirable)
- Knowledge of functional safety or control systems architecture advantageous
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Skills & Attributes
- Strong technical writing and proposal development skills
- Commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Confident communicator, both internally and with clients
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
- Private medical insurance
- Pension and life assurance
- Professional development and membership support
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
Interested?
If you’re a controls or automation engineer looking to move into a more commercially focused role, working Mon-Fri on a hybrid basis, or already working in proposals and looking for your next step, we’d love to hear from you.
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