Applications Engineer

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time
Travel:
Approx. 30% across Europe & Middle East

About the Role

We are recruiting an Applications Engineer (Proposals) / Technical Sales Engineer to join a growing Power Group within a global engineering and manufacturing organisation. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with customer interaction, producing proposals, and supporting complex engineered solutions.

You will work independently to develop cost-effective, technically sound proposals for combustion and environmental systems, supporting customers from enquiry stage through to order placement and project handover.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop cost estimates in line with company guidelines.

* Set product pricing using approved mark-up and commission structures.

* Prepare, edit, and sign formal quotations.

* Respond to customer enquiries and determine equipment selection, sizing, and costing.

* Maintain proactive communication with customers throughout the quotation process.

* Visit customer sites to discuss proposals, negotiate technical solutions, and assist with troubleshooting.

* Identify and coordinate required drawings and documentation for quotations.

* Provide clear technical handover information to the projects team.

* Support project teams during the full project lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

* Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred).

* Background in a manufacturing or engineered products environment.

* Experience producing technical proposals, quotations, or tenders.

* Strong understanding of mechanical / thermal systems (thermodynamics, heat transfer advantageous).

* Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

* Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability.

* Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

* Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

* Familiarity with AutoCAD.

* Experience in oil & gas, power generation, petrochemical, or process industries.

* Previous experience in a technical sales or applications engineering role.

Benefits

* Private healthcare (BUPA), Medicash & Employee Assistance Programme.

* 12% employer pension contribution.

* 27 days holiday + bank holidays.

* Life insurance.

* Ongoing training & professional development.

* Opportunity to work on global projects across Europe & the Middle East.

* Supportive, safety-driven culture with clear career progression