Proposal Engineer - Aftermarket

Team: Applications Engineering

Location: Stamford, UK

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate customer RFQ engineering packages and interpret detailed design specifications, codes, and practices.
• Design, specify, and prepare comprehensive technical and commercial proposals tailored to each application.
• Provide technical guidance and risk assessment support for customer applications.
• Generate accurate job cost estimates aligned with customer specifications, engineering guidelines, and country compliance requirements.
• Set product pricing in accordance with established mark up and commission structures.
• Prepare, review, and submit formal proposals within required deadlines.
• Maintain continuous communication with customers throughout the tender phase, addressing technical and commercial clarifications.
• Support final technical and commercial negotiations to achieve optimal outcomes for Zeeco.
• Prepare clear and complete handover packages for internal project teams, defining scope, specifications, and budget.
• Provide regular status reports to management on proposal activity.
• Assist in developing and improving quoting tools, sales presentations, and documentation using MS Office and web based systems.
• Collaborate with management to identify skill and tool enhancements for improved performance.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving the Zeeco Quality System in line with ISO9001:2015.
• Promote and adhere to company Health & Safety policies and core values.
• Perform additional duties as required to support colleagues and business needs.
 

Candidate Profile:

• Education: HNC/HND/Degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, or related engineering field.
• Experience: Sales/proposals or relevant industry experience. Fired combustion or process knowledge is advantageous.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills, with clarity and precision.
• Team Spirit: A cooperative mindset and a drive to contribute meaningfully.
• Detail Orientation: Organized, dependable, and resourceful.
• Decision-Making: Confident and capable of working independently.
• Personal Attributes: Dependable, well-organised, detail-orientated, resourceful and confident in decision-making.
• Global Outlook: Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Why Zeeco?

• At Zeeco, we value our employees and are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth, see below some of the great things we offer:
 
• BUPA, Medicash, Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.
• 12% Employer contribution to company pension scheme to help you plan confidently for the future.
• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)so you can recharge and maintain a healthy work–life balance.
• Life insurance for added peace of mind.
• Professional growth opportunities, including training, development, and the chance to work alongside world class engineering teams.
• A supportive, safety driven culture where your expertise is valued and your voice matters.
• Regular social events to have fun, and enjoy team camaraderie and to promote and protect our culture.
 
 
• Note: This position is based on site in our offices north of Stamford, off the A1, you will require transportation and a full driving licence.