Technical Proposals Engineer

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Technical Proposals Engineer on a permanent basis.

The Job you’ll do

• We are looking for a technically driven and commercially aware Technical Proposal Engineer to join our Product Solutions team.
• In this role, you will support our Bid Leaders in developing competitive technical and commercial proposals for our customers.
• You will translate customer specifications into practical engineering solutions, perform technical evaluations and calculations, and help ensure that every proposed solution is compliant, cost-effective, and fit for purpose.
• You will work closely with Bid Leaders, Costing, Engineering, Purchasing, Project Management, and key suppliers across multiple customer accounts.
• This position offers a unique opportunity to combine your engineering knowledge with the commercial side of our business and develop your career towards either a technical specialist or future bid leadership role.
• As a Technical Proposal Engineer, you play an important role in turning customer requirements into technically sound and competitive solutions.
• You review specifications, engineering drawings, and technical documentation, perform calculations and evaluations, and work with Bid Leaders and Engineering to determine the most suitable solution during the proposal stage.
• You bring together technical input from different disciplines, suppliers, and internal stakeholders and support the preparation of technical proposals, compliance documentation, clarifications, and cost estimates.
• You will also engage with customers and suppliers on technical matters, helping to identify deviations, resolve questions, and ensure that proposed equipment meets the intended application and operating requirements.
• Once an order is awarded, you help ensure a smooth handover to the project team by transferring the relevant technical requirements, calculations, and bid clarifications.
• Throughout your work, you look for opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and the way we develop technical solutions.

About You

• HNC/HND/FdEng in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline; a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is desirable.
• Experience in engineering, applications engineering, manufacturing, proposal support, or a related technical role.
• Experience working within a technical, manufacturing, or project-driven environment would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing practices, and fabrication methods.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing technical-commercial proposals.
• Strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; basic knowledge of Autodesk tools is desirable.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to further develop both your technical and commercial capabilities.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Regional employer of choice

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