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Water Treatment Proposals Engineer
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Water Treatment Proposals Engineer
Water Treatment Proposals Engineer – Norwich or Coventry
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We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.
Role Overview
Position: Water Treatment Proposals Engineer Location: Norwich or Coventry
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Proposals Engineer to join our Water Technologies team. Reporting to the Sales Director, you’ll help turn customer requirements into high-quality technical proposals, supporting our growth and maintaining our excellent industry reputation.
Key Responsibilities
Core Tasks
- Preparing and issuing tenders that meet customer specifications while aligning with company margin expectations.
- Reviewing tender documents, engineering designs and electrical specifications, collaborating with internal experts to ensure every proposal delivers the right solution.
- Working closely with internal departments on handovers once orders are secured.
- Attending occasional site visits and client meetings to support tender development and reviews.
- Discussing proposals, alternatives and technical approaches directly with clients.
Additional Responsibilities
- Supporting general tendering administration, ensuring sales databases remain accurate and up to date.
- Identifying process inefficiencies and contributing to streamlined procedures for continuous improvement.
- Ensuring consistent order input alignment with budgets.
- Preparing high-standard tender documentation, including:
- Enquiries meeting agreed content, delivery time, and margin criteria.
- Meeting submission deadlines.
- Protecting financial margins and cashflow conditions while reflecting company quality standards.
- Following up on submitted tenders, entering negotiations to secure winning orders.
- Communicating order details across the business and attending handover meetings as required.
- Maintaining strong working relationships with all departments to support learning and improvement.
- Providing support within the tendering department during periods of holiday or sickness.
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About You
We’re seeking someone who combines technical understanding with a customer-focused approach. Key attributes include:
Essential Requirements
- HNC-level education (or equivalent) in Engineering or Science.
- Relevant industry experience.
- Experience working collaboratively, both within teams and directly with customers.
- Strong IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Self-starter with excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- A positive “can-do” attitude, committed to delivering quality and value.
- Clear, confident, and professional communication skills, with diplomacy.
- Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, and Equal Opportunities.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
Desirable Attributes
- Experience in tendering, water treatment, or related technical fields.
- Familiarity with industry standards and commercial negotiation techniques.
Why Join Us?
With an order book exceeding £3.8 billion, Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading principal contractors. We offer:
Core Benefits
- Work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, driving career growth and stability.
- Join diverse, ambitious teams committed to high professional standards.
- Training opportunities across levels, including leadership development and apprenticeships.
- Flexible working through our Agile Working programme, balancing structure, regularity, and flexibility to suit both personal and team needs.
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Competitive Perks
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus holiday purchase options.
- Corporate discounts on various services.
- Cycle-to-Work schemes.
- Comprehensive pension plan.
- Annual “Save as You Earn” share purchase scheme.
- Private medical insurance options (for salaried employees).
- Free 24/7 employee assistance programme.
- Paid yearly membership to a professional association relevant to your role.
Our Purpose & Values
We improve people’s lives through infrastructure and facilities while fostering growth, collaboration, and environmental care. Our values include:
- Delivering excellence for clients and communities.
- Passion for vital services.
- Integrity and ethical business practices.
- Lasting value creation through collaboration.
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For more information or to explore other roles, contact: charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk
Additional Notes
- Flexible working options (full-time, reduced hours, or part-time) are welcomed and discussed during recruitment.
- Candidates without perfect qualifications are encouraged to apply; we prioritise commitment and potential.
- As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to eligible disabled candidates meeting essential role criteria—please discuss adjustments via the Resourcing Partner.
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