Proposals Engineer

Proactive Technical Recruitment ,
Chichester, West Sussex
Salary: £35000.00 - £45000.00 per annum

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an Applications / Proposals engineer to join our growing team. Responsibilities will be to develop, implement and maintain an effective proposals resource to support the sales and marketing strategy to include relevant disciplines required in the preparation of detailed tender documentation and proposals. Skills / Experience Experience working in a similar Engineering environment HNC / Degree / Post Graduate Degree in Engineering or a science related subject preferred Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines AutoCAD or 3D Solidworks experience would be advantageous but not essential Job Duties: Technical and commercial evaluation of sales enquiries, ensuring that all relevant information is available Preparation of proposal documents (including P&ID's and simple sketches), tender documents and estimate sheets in accordance with the appropriate standards and customer requirements, and within agreed submission dates Provide detailed cost estimates for tender submissions, liaise with suppliers in requesting quotations Work closely with inhouse engineering disciplines and external resources to prepare robust documentation and costing estimates for proposals Work closely with the sales team and provide internal support to all sales related activities Maintain accurate records of all tenders submitted, including associated documentation Support monthly sales meetings and prepare weekly status reports of proposals activities where required Support spares activity through preparation of cost estimates Convene and / or support sales handover meetings with relevant project engineers, design draughtsmen, sales engineers and associated disciplines Work closely with Mechanical and Electrical Design and Projects team to identify discrepancies and issues with final costs and designs against original estimated costs and action accordingly to prevent future reoccurrences Liaise closely with the senior management team and provide support to other areas of the business i.e. design, projects, manufacturing, controls, accounts, installation and commissioning Establish effective working rapport / partnership with key suppliers, acquiring an in-depth knowledge of their respective products and services Maintain a working knowledge of all relevant legislation (i.e. Health & Safety, CE certification, etc.), customer practises and associated standards Review and advise in respect of any specifications submitted with new tender documents or orders Produce bid support material as required Input quote details and data on CRM and keep system updated Check all contract documentation and ensure compliance when a bid is successful Organise Budget Handover Meetings to Project Managers. Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Technical Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89799798