My client is recruiting for a Proposal Engineer who will be responsible for dealing with technical and commercial queries whilst providing high-quality customer service.

* Their ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering qualification or demonstrable experience in a similar role. They will possess a good understanding of materials handling equipment, from both technical and manufacturing aspects (screw conveyors, mixers, belt conveying, metering feeders, discharging aids).

* Candidates will need to have the ability to interpret contract documentation both commercially and technically. Experience and knowledge of working with different materials of construction (mild/carbon/stainless/aluminium/nonferrous) along with knowledge and experience of supplying equipment and solutions to the food, aggregates sectors etc is essential.

The main duties of the role are:

* Responsibility for the conversion of initial customer enquiries to accurate priced quotations detailing equipment specification.

* Reviewing, analysing, and interpreting customer specifications including construction drawings, bills of quantities and project scopes.

* Compiling project cost estimates.

* Dealing with clients and new prospects from a wide range of backgrounds, from multi-national companies to local engineers, OEMs to end-users.

* Liaising with other colleagues both internally at our headquarters and globally through our regional offices to provide timely and accurate quotations.

* Dealing with technical and financial queries from clients and colleagues.

* Ensuring equipment is manufactured and supplied in accordance with industry regulations and project specifications

* Engaging in communications with customers prior to and after order placement.

* Growing sales through dealings with new prospects and by up-selling and cross-selling other Group company products where appropriate