Proposals Engineer

Responsibilities

• Prepare bids, tenders and technical solutions supported by the engineering team as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers, partner organisations and supply chain.
• Liaison with the Engineering team to establish and promote best‑fit proposals.
• Support the gathering of intelligence on customers and competitors and assess market opportunities and target markets.
• Travel throughout the UK and overseas when required.

• Technical/Engineering capability in a PLC‑based automation and control background with an Engineering HND/Degree or comparable experience.
• Ability to interpret client requirements and realise them into control system offerings, typically around common PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.).
• Demonstrable understanding of business and commercial operations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills.

• Previous experience in automation and control for hazardous areas, functional safety and fire & gas systems in a customer‑facing role within a control system integrator for the energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, nuclear, utility or power generation industry.
• Experience with CRM‑based software is an advantage.

Proeon Systems Ltd, part of the RSK Group, is a specialist systems integrator supplying control and safety solutions for complex and critical applications in a variety of industry sectors that principally include the oil & gas, renewable, hydrogen, nuclear and utility industries.

We are now hiring for a Proposals Engineer ideally with an automation background to provide technical sales support through the development of priced proposal solutions for new business opportunities generated by the commercial teams and support the closure of these proposals by meeting technical and financial challenges.

Location:

Norwich (full‑time, office based). Salary: £30,000 – £40,000.

• Life assurance.
• Access to a range of discounts across a benefits platform.
• Regular training and development.