At a Glance
- Tasks: Create competitive bids and proposals for Clarke Energy's aftermarket products.
- Company: Join a leading energy solutions provider with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth across various functions.
- Why this job: Make an impact by delivering tailored solutions to customers in the energy sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in technical proposals and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Job Purpose
To consolidate service offers, technical information and upgrade opportunities into clear, accurate and competitive bids for Clarke Energy’s aftermarket product portfolio.
Responsibilities
As a Sales & Proposals Engineer you will
- Attend customer meetings to understand technical needs, identify opportunities and position Clarke Energy aftermarket solutions.
- Maintain proactive communication with customers regarding proposal progress, clarifications and next steps.
- Prepare clear, accurate and detailed proposals for conversions, modifications and upgrades with minimal support.
- Build and deliver service tenders and bespoke scope packages for the Clarke Energy product range.
- Develop end‑to‑end proposals including scope development, competitive pricing, documentation and submission.
- Coordinate responses to Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents, ensuring high‑quality and timely submissions.
- Work closely with engineering, service delivery, projects and other internal teams to gather and validate technical content.
- Prepare thorough handover documentation when orders are received, supporting a smooth transition to project delivery.
- Maintain proposal filing structures, tender logs and commercial databases to enable accurate reporting.
- Use the maintenance pricing model to prepare accurate and competitive pricing.
- Track quotation status, conversion rates and provide updates to the Commercial Manager.
- Produce monthly sales/proposal reports to support forecasting and pipeline planning.
- Ensure all proposals adhere to Clarke Energy’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience preparing technical and commercial proposals.
- Strong technical understanding of gas engine systems.
- Ability to interpret complex technical information and translate it into customer‑facing proposals.
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Confident communication skills with the ability to attend customer meetings independently.
Desirable
- Degree or HND in an engineering or technical discipline.
- Advanced Excel capability.
- Understanding of engineering principles and familiarity with service operations.
- Confident presentation skills.
- Familiarity with Jenbacher or MWM engine platforms.
- What We’re Looking For
- Acts as a role model for professionalism, integrity and reliability.
- Builds strong working relationships both internally and with customers.
- Shows excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high‑quality work.
- Communicates clearly, ensuring technical information is easy to understand.
- Remains calm under pressure and manages deadlines effectively.
- Demonstrates strong analytical skills, using data to support accurate proposal preparation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (with long‑service enhancements)
- Holiday buy/sell scheme
- 7% company pension contribution
- Healthcare cash plan & life assurance
- Opportunities for professional development and broad exposure across engineering, service and commercial functions.
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Clarke Energy is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Sales and Proposals Engineer, you will benefit from competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and a strong commitment to professional development, all while working in a supportive culture that values integrity and attention to detail. Located in a vibrant area, this role provides unique opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology and contribute to impactful projects within the aftermarket sector.
We think you need these skills to ace Sales and Proposals Engineer - Aftermarket Sales in Liverpool
Technical Proposal Preparation
Gas Engine Systems Knowledge
Complex Information Interpretation
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
