Proposals Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

• To operate directly with customers, suppliers, ECS internal Engineering, Fabrication production and sales teams to derive solutions, build proposals and cost projects which meet customers' technical and commercial requirements to produce accurate quotations/proposals that include margins, materials, labour and other associated costs including subcontracted elements.
• Keep clear, accurate records of enquiries, responses, and cost build ups to support the estimate and proposal documents
• Develop proposals which will include well written narrative on the technical aspects of the offer, the key benefits of ECS and the technical aspects of the equipment selected.
• Follow up submission of proposals and proactively follow up client queries to increase levels of customer interaction to secure orders.
• Upon contract win, you will participate in a launch meeting with the project delivery staff to hand over the project, including a detailed breakdown of the successful bid, technical risks and opportunities and support the PM with follow up queries through the early stages of the project lifecycle.

Further Aspects Of The Role:

• Level 5 Mechanical /Electrical or Civil Engineering qualification is desirable but can be overlooked with relevant site experience and a demonstrable knowledge of the products and processes
• Good writing and editing skills. Able to write accurate and concise reports, proposals.
• IT skills — excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Microsoft Project.
• Presentation skills — Your presentation skills will be assessed during selection
• Relevant Sector experience – previous experience of working in the Water Control industry will be an essential. Demonstrable experience in products such as pumping stations and flow control structures will be beneficial

While office-based working is preferable to facilitate close interaction with other members of the team, some hybrid working during the working week will be acceptable

Occasional travel for site visits will be required, and pool/hire vehicles will be provided, although access to own car with reimbursable mileage would be advantageous

Some flexibility on working times can be accommodated to suit travel patterns