Are you an experienced Proposal Engineer, Project Engineer or Estimating Engineer with a background in oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation or major industrial construction projects?
We are recruiting for a technically strong and commercially aware Proposal Engineer to join a newly established Construction team within a global field services division.
This is a varied role combining proposal development, engineering, estimating and hands-on site surveys. You will turn complex customer requirements and real site conditions into clear, technically robust and commercially competitive project proposals.
You will work with world-class engineering teams, international customers and specialist contractors on safety-critical combustion and environmental projects across Europe and the Middle East.
The Opportunity As Proposal Engineer Construction, you will take ownership of technical and commercial proposals for the installation, upgrade and refurbishment of equipment including:
Industrial burners
Flare systems
Incinerators
Combustion and environmental control systems
Associated mechanical, civil and electrical infrastructure
You will interpret customer specifications, drawings and project requirements before working with engineering, procurement, project management and external contractors to define the scope, methodology, programme and cost of each project.
The position will be based near Stamford and will involve travel throughout the EMEA region to undertake site surveys, equipment assessments and constructability reviews.
Key Responsibilities Preparing detailed technical and commercial proposals for fired-equipment construction and installation projects
Reviewing customer specifications, engineering drawings, P&IDs, layouts and tender documentation
Developing accurate cost estimates across mechanical, civil, electrical and instrumentation disciplines
Producing installation methodologies, execution strategies and proposal-level project schedules
Conducting site surveys and equipment assessments throughout Europe and the Middle East
Identifying access restrictions, installation constraints, interfaces and local site requirements
Working with local contractors to obtain budget pricing for construction and installation activities
Producing detailed survey reports and clearly defined scopes of work
Supporting technical clarifications, pre-bid meetings and customer presentations
Maintaining proposal documentation, commercial assumptions and cost build-ups
Supporting the handover of successful proposals into project delivery
Helping improve proposal templates, estimating tools, cost databases and overall win rates
About You You may currently be working as a:
Proposal Engineer
Proposals Engineer
Project Engineer
Estimating Engineer
Tendering Engineer
Applications Engineer
Construction Engineer
Mechanical Project Engineer
You will ideally bring:
A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
Experience within oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, energy or heavy industrial engineering
Previous involvement in fired equipment, combustion systems, process plant or industrial installation projects
Experience preparing technical and commercial proposals, tenders or project estimates
A good understanding of mechanical, civil, electrical and instrumentation installation activities
The ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, layouts and technical specifications
Strong written communication and technical report-writing skills
Commercial awareness and the ability to produce accurate, clearly structured proposals
A full UK driving licence
The flexibility to travel internationally by air, road, boat or helicopter when required
Direct experience with burners, flares or incinerators would be highly valuable, although applications are also welcomed from engineers with strong transferable experience in industrial construction, process plant, EPC, shutdown, installation or energy projects.
Why Apply? You will be joining a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, designing and manufacturing advanced equipment for major organisations across the oil and gas, petrochemical and power-generation sectors.
The benefits package includes:
12% employer pension contribution
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
BUPA private medical cover
Medicash healthcare benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Life insurance
Professional training and development
International project exposure
Regular company social events
The opportunity to work alongside specialist engineering teams
A supportive, safety-led and people-focused culture
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical problem-solving, commercial proposal development and practical site engagement.
You will play an important role in the growth of a new Construction team while working on technically challenging projects across Europe and the Middle East.
Apply today to find out more.
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