Proposals Engineer

ABOUT THE JOB

We’re looking for a Proposals Engineer to play a key role in developing high-quality technical and commercial proposals across the group.

Working closely with the wider proposals team and cross-functional stakeholders, you’ll help shape tailored solutions, contribute to compelling quotes, and support the tender review process. The scale and complexity of proposals will vary, offering opportunities to grow and develop your expertise as you progress in the role.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys collaboration, attention to detail, and turning ideas into winning bids.

Salary: Up to £45,000, depending upon skills and experience.

WHO ARE ITI GROUP?

Through our 50 year history, ITI Group has combined the skills, experience, and knowledge of many recognised and respected industry names to become a leading partner for industry. We develop and integrate digital transformation solutions for Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors. We advance safe, secure and sustainable operations through the innovative use of technology.

You’ll be joining a global brand with locations across the UK, Europe and North America. Our people work together with clients to solve problems, unlock the potential of the connected world, and create solutions that deliver value.

At the heart of ITI Group is a complete commitment to innovation and transformation. Our people are practical, insightful and dynamic, with a personal approach. We are dedicated to working in partnership with our colleagues, leaders and customers, and developing a culture that allows us to inspire, and deliver a safe, sustainable future where people shine.

SUMMARY OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

• Evaluate customer requirements and prepare cost-effective technical solutions aligned with engineering best practice.
• Develop conceptual designs including control panel architecture, MCC arrangements, PLC/SCADA system concepts, networks, servers and associated infrastructure.
• Produce compliant, persuasive tender submissions including technical descriptions, clarifications, exclusions, delivery plans and commercial considerations.
• Develop accurate estimates for both materials (BOM creation, supplier engagement, quotations) and engineering hours across disciplines.
• Support sales colleagues in pre- and post-tender discussions.
• Participate in tender reviews and risk assessments, escalating where appropriate.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for:

Experience and Knowledge

• Background in electrical, control, automation, or safety systems engineering.
• Understanding of the project lifecycle, from concept through delivery.
• Awareness of the functional safety lifecycle (SIL, ESD, F&G systems etc.).
• Ability to specify or evaluate PLC hardware, networks, control panels, servers and system architectures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and extract scope, risk and compliance requirements.
• Experience creating estimates or engineering BoMs is highly advantageous.
• A Degree/HND or equivalent in a related field.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical writing ability, able to translate engineering concepts into clear proposal documentation.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and articulate risk, assumptions and dependencies.
• Excellent problem solving, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
• Effective communication across internal teams and with clients.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

VALUES

In line with our company values we are looking for someone who,

📈Will 'Deliver' what we promise

🦺Will demand the highest levels of 'Safety and Security'

🏆Will apply 'Technical Mastery'

🧠Is committed to 'Continual Learning'

🤝Can work 'Collaboratively'

💡Will challenge the norm to make a difference through 'Innovation'

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

As a Great Place to Work® certified organisation with over 50 years of deep technology expertise, you’ll work alongside specialists who solve complex, real-world challenges. You’ll gain exposure to intelligent systems that power critical facilities - building skills that shape safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Inspire and innovate with us; Join ITI Group, a place where you can shine! Find out more about what we can offer you by visiting our careers page on the ITI Group Website.

At ITI Group our people are our best asset. We offer a variety of benefits, to attract and retain talent, which include:

• 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays
• Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Healthy Extras - Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practising GP, Confidential Advice
• Enhanced family friendly policies

ITI is an equal opportunities employer. For more information, please refer to our Equality of Opportunity statement on the ITI Group Careers page.

Please note: to help our interviewers stay fully engaged in the conversation, we use an AI note taker during first-round interviews. It will join the meeting to create a transcript, which is used only to support the hiring process.