Proposals Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Telford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

RFQ Review Technical Proposal Development Cost Estimation Customer Liaison Mechanical Engineering AutoCAD Inventor Microsoft Office

FULL DESCRIPTION

Proposals Engineer

Location: Telford

Salary: £40k - 45k per year

Type: Permanent, On-site

Job Details

Established mechanical system builder in Telford seeking a mechanically qualified Proposals Engineer to support their sales team in delivering accurate, competitive quotations for tendering customer projects. This role combines mechanical engineering technical expertise with commercial awareness, working closely with sales and engineering teams. Competitive remuneration available with a forward thinking company who continue to improve commercially.

  • Contact: Carl Jones
  • Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • Phone: [contact hidden]
  • Job Ref: 71538

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and respond to RFQs from the sales team
  • Develop technical solutions with engineering colleagues
  • Prepare detailed, costed quotations and proposals
  • Liaise with customers and support bid clarification meetings
  • Source costs for materials, services, and subcontractors
  • Assist with contract reviews, project coordination, and after-sales support

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in proposals or sales engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering HNC or time served apprenticeship
  • Background in system building / machine design and build
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Experience preparing and delivering technical proposals
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor)

In Return

  • Salary £40K (up to £45K for exceptional candidate)
  • Good level of health cover and enhanced pension
  • Good amount of holiday pay and excellent working hours with a Midday finish on Friday

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