My client is the world leader in the design and manufacture of skid-mounted rotary compressors for the oil/gas, chemical/petrochemical and energy/power generation industries.

The Role:

* The Sales Engineer will provide timely, accurate quotations for compressor packages through interpretation of application requirements, dealing with technical and commercial queries whilst providing a high-quality service to global customers.

Main duties:

* Reading customers' enquiries, including data sheets, project specifications, P&IDs, and terms and conditions

* Selecting appropriate materials of construction, flow control, sealing systems, lube oil systems, cooling, acoustic attenuation and instrumentation for new compressors and compressor packages. Advising customers on these according to their needs.

* Performing calculations, for example to size equipment such as compressors, motors, auxiliary systems and components

* Writing RFQs for suppliers

* Estimating costs and calculating selling prices

* Writing proposal documents and supporting documents for bids

* Maintaining accurate records of opportunities and bids

* For this role you will need to be highly numerate.

* We would expect the candidate to have some form of higher education or training in a physical science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

* A mechanical engineering qualification would be the most suitable.

* Our ideal candidate will have knowledge and understanding of rotating machinery, such as pumps, compressors, and mechanical seals and their support systems, and of fluid handling equipment, such as piping, valves, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and measuring instruments.

* You will need to be commercially aware, with knowledge of sales and marketing techniques.

* You will need to have exceptional communication and organisational skills and be confident in the use of Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Project.

* We are looking for a team player who is self-motivated and has a 'can-do' attitude