Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer - Market Harborough - From £50,000 - £55,000 per annum bonus, 12% Pension, 27 days holiday

Drive Technical Sales. Deliver Engineering Precision. Work with Power.

This is a chance for a Proposals / Applications Engineer to join a global leader in combustion technology and contribute to cutting-edge burner solutions across the energy, oil & gas, and power generation sectors.

If you’re an analytically minded applications engineer with commercial awareness and a passion for problem-solving, this Proposals Engineer role offers the perfect balance between technical delivery and client-facing responsibility.

The Proposals / Applications Engineer role comes with a substantial benefits package including an Annual Bonus +12% Pension + 27 Days Holiday (exl. PH), BUPA Healthcare, Life Insurance, Christmas Bonus and Regular Team Events.

You’ll be joining one of the world’s most trusted partners to global players in oil & gas, petrochemicals, and power generation.

This is a fast-paced, collaborative, and technically driven environment with state-of-the art design and manufacturing facilities, known for delivering some of the cleanest, safest, and most efficient burner technologies on the market.

Proposals / Applications Engineer Role

The Applications Engineer develop and deliver high-quality technical proposals for combustion and burner systems.

You’ll translate customer requirements into tailored solutions, prepare detailed cost estimates, and stay closely involved throughout the quotation phase — supporting both the customer and internal teams to turn proposals into live projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, datasheets, and project documents to evaluate feasibility and define engineering requirements.
• Identify design challenges and propose effective solutions that meet application, safety, and regulatory needs.
• Develop bespoke combustion equipment solutions including burner layouts, control systems, and process integration based on operational requirements.
• Take into account fuel types, emissions regulations, process temperatures, and pressure conditions.
• Size and select appropriate valves, regulators, flow meters, and other instrumentation using engineering principles and internal design tools.
• Ensure all selected equipment meets technical performance criteria and industry standards.
• Create comprehensive proposals that include system descriptions, performance specifications, component details, drawings, cost breakdowns, and lead times.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for clients during the proposal stage, answering queries, providing clarification, and adjusting specifications as needed.
• Prepare detailed handover documentation including design calculations, process data sheets, and technical summaries for internal project teams.
• Support smooth project execution by clearly communicating all proposal assumptions and decisions.
• Contribute to the development of customer-facing materials such as technical brochures, case studies, and presentations.
• Coordinate with UK and international engineering teams, sales staff, and production personnel to ensure alignment of technical and commercial strategies.

International Travel

• Travel abroad for occasional client meetings, site visits, technical reviews, or commissioning support to ensure proposal accuracy and client satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or related Engineering discipline
• Experience in technical sales, proposals, or applications engineering
• Knowledge of combustion systems, burners, fired equipment, or process engineering (desirable)
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and customer requirements
• Full UK driving licence

What’s in It for You

• Join a global leader in industrial combustion and energy efficiency
• Be part of a specialist Power Burners engineering team with international influence
• Work on meaningful engineering challenges that support global decarbonisation and sustainability goals
• Long-term job security with strong internal progression pathways
• Exposure to major energy and industrial clients around the world
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Clear development routes into engineering leadership, commercial strategy, or technical project delivery