Proposals Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Ineligible if it's SOC 2123
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3541 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 35% sure that is the right code. EXHEAT is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3541 (Estimators, valuers and assessors) · 35% match
- Possible 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 27% match
- Ineligible 2123 (Electrical engineers) · 21% match
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New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 Clears | £41,500 Misses | £46,700 Misses | £51,900 Misses |
2123 Electrical engineers Also possible | £41,100 Misses | £47,000 Misses | £52,900 Misses | £58,700 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Reports To: Technical Director
Duties Tasked with designing project solutions for bespoke heating systems and customised switchgear that are detailed and in-depth and are economically aligned with the expectations of clients.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Interpret client’s enquiry documents, prepare conceptual designs and draft formal tender responses to tight, customer specified deadlines.
- Undertake ongoing technical clarifications, requested by the client, throughout the life of the tenders, and support the Sales team through to successful order placement.
- Prepare and review accurate contract handover files for the Design office.
- Attend formal bid clarification meetings locally and overseas as required.
- Obtain sub-vendor compliant quotations for bought out items.
- Producing project estimates and bill of material (BOM) for Heater bundles, pressure vessels, LV Switchgear, Instruments, Control Panels and other items as necessary in line with the company’s business goals.
- Formulate accurate cost build-ups based upon international standards and project specifications such as schematics, single line diagrams and operator standards.
- Review technical and commercial content of Purchase Orders.
- Update EXHEAT database systems based on communications and feedback received.
- Liaise and negotiate with sub suppliers, where required.
- Support the Purchasing Department in identification and development of sub suppliers
- Raise contract review on sales orders received.
- Responsible of the review and counter check of proposals and contract handovers in line with EXHEAT policies.
- Maintain the company CRM system accurately and in a timely manner.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Estimators, valuers and assessors (SOC 3541) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~55k in sample- Middle half £30,888–51,168
- Median £38,168
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Not necessarily. EXHEAT holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3541 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.