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Applications Engineer

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Travel: Approx. 30% across Europe & Middle East

About the Role

We are recruiting an Applications Engineer (Proposals) / Technical Sales Engineer to join a growing Power Group within a global engineering and manufacturing organisation. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with customer interaction, producing proposals, and supporting complex engineered solutions.

You will work independently to develop cost-effective, technically sound proposals for combustion and environmental systems, supporting customers from enquiry stage through to order placement and project handover.

Key Responsibilities

  * Develop cost estimates in line with company guidelines.

  * Set product pricing using approved mark-up and commission structures.

  * Prepare, edit, and sign formal quotations.

  * Respond to customer enquiries and determine equipment selection, sizing, and costing.

  * Maintain proactive communication with customers throughout the quotation process.

  * Visit customer sites to discuss proposals, negotiate technical solutions, and assist with troubleshooting.

  * Identify and coordinate required drawings and documentation for quotations.

  * Provide clear technical handover information to the projects team.

  * Support project teams during the full project lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

  * Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred).

  * Background in a manufacturing or engineered products environment.

  * Experience producing technical proposals, quotations, or tenders.

  * Strong understanding of mechanical / thermal systems (thermodynamics, heat transfer advantageous).

  * Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

  * Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability.

  * Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

  * Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

  * Familiarity with AutoCAD.

  * Experience in oil & gas, power generation, petrochemical, or process industries.

  * Previous experience in a technical sales or applications engineering role.

Benefits

  * Private healthcare (BUPA), Medicash & Employee Assistance Programme.

  * 12% employer pension contribution.

  * 27 days holiday + bank holidays.

  * Life insurance.

  * Ongoing training & professional development.

  * Opportunity to work on global projects across Europe & the Middle East.

  * Supportive, safety-driven culture with clear career progression

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