Proposal engineer


Company 

Workshop Recruitment

Location 

Stonehouse

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

Job Requirements/Description

Company:

My client, a world leader in the design and manufacture of skid-mounted rotary compressors, serves the oil/gas, chemical/petrochemical, and energy/power generation industries. They are looking for a talented Proposal Engineer to join their team. As a proud family business, they foster a team environment where all employees feel a sense of inclusion, support, and belonging.

Responsibilities:

  • Quotation Development: Provide timely, accurate quotations for compressor packages through interpretation of application requirements.
  • Customer Interaction: Handle technical and commercial queries while delivering high-quality service to global customers.
  • Technical Analysis: Read and interpret customers enquiries, including data sheets, project specifications, P&IDs, and terms and conditions.
  • Material Selection: Choose appropriate materials and systems such as flow control, sealing systems, lube oil systems, cooling, and instrumentation for new compressors and compressor packages.
  • Advisory Role: Advise customers on materials and systems according to their specific needs.
  • Engineering Calculations: Perform calculations to size equipment such as compressors, motors, auxiliary systems, and components.
  • Supplier Coordination: Write RFQs for suppliers and estimate costs to calculate selling prices.
  • Proposal Development: Prepare proposal documents and supporting materials for bids.
  • Record Management: Maintain accurate records of opportunities and bids in the company s CRM system.
  • Customer Engagement: Attend meetings with customers to discuss technical requirements and project details.

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. An honours degree is preferred.
  • Skills: Highly numerate with strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of rotating machinery (pumps, compressors, mechanical seals) and fluid-handling equipment (piping, valves, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, measuring instruments).
  • Experience: Some experience in the engineering sector is preferred, though recent graduates will be considered.
  • Commercial Awareness: Basic understanding of sales and marketing techniques is advantageous.
  • Software Proficiency: Competent in Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Project.
  • Personal Attributes: A self-motivated team player with a proactive attitude.

Package:

  • Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
  • Work Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday - 08:30 to 17:00, Friday - 08:30 to 13:00).
  • Bonuses: Generous annual bonus scheme.
  • Pension: Contributory pension scheme.
  • Leave: 33 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) with a Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme.
  • Life Assurance: Life assurance scheme (after a qualifying period).
  • Income Protection: Income protection plan (after a qualifying period).
  • Employee Perks: Comprehensive employee support and perks package.
  • Professional Development: Investment in learning and development opportunities.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible and family-friendly policies.

If you feel you meet some but not all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

Company 

Workshop Recruitment

Location 

Stonehouse

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

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