Estimating & Proposals Engineer
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Newhaven
- Salary
- 22000.00 - 24000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 22 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 22 Mar 2019
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Confirmation of Vacancy
5161TPP
Job Title: Estimating & Proposals Engineer
Reports to: Sales Director through local team leader
Location: Home Office, Newhaven
Job Context: This role is an important one within the sales team, which is responsible for qualifying enquiries, estimating, quotations and obtaining orders.
The work is varied and involves; liaising with clients, processing enquiries, estimating using the in-house estimating software system and formulating proposals.
You will be part of a team of four and will be office based although you may be required to attend off-site meetings, should the need arise.
Job purpose: To prepare competitive proposals within the time requested and to service every customer promptly, reliably and efficiently.
So that we are able to respond quickly and efficiently to requests for quotations, the role requires someone that can develop proposals in word format, prepare timely and concise cost estimates, size the equipment and formulate proposals.
Improve and develop the in-house estimating system for better efficiency.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
* Maintain an accurate cost base of components on the system in conjunction with the Procurement Department
* Maintain and develop the picture codes on the estimating system, used to calculate cost estimates
* Provide technical sales assistance to clients as and when required.
* Liaise with local & remote sales personnel, to identify new or potential customers, report progress on enquiries and develop strategies to obtain orders.
* Liaise with Engineering to develop the design proposal.
* Attend and report at sales meetings
* Assist with any sales related work that may be required in support of the sales objectives.
* Maintain a tidy and organised work area
General Responsibilities:
All Main Systems staff shall be required to:-
* Act in a professional manner at all times
* Support their colleagues and management at all times
* Be aware of their environmental responsibility and the company's health and safety objectives.
* Maintain and develop good working relationships both internally with colleagues and externally with clients and other stakeholders.
This job description provides an outline of the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. Your manager will, in discussion with you, review the job description periodically. It is Main Systems' intention to work with you to update and incorporate changes to your job description as may be required by the business.
Appropriate training will be provided.
Key Competencies, Skills & Attributes:
* Upbeat, positive and energetic personality.
* Team player with good interpersonal skills.
* Have an interest in and enjoy working on computers.
* Organised and naturally analytical.
* Confident and self-starter, happy to do what is needed.
* High standard of numeracy and good standard of literacy.
* Background of electrical engineering.
* Familiarity with switchgear and components within.
* Able to read and understand electrical schematics.
* Intelligent, conscientious and resilient.
This is an excellent opportunity, please apply through the link and we will call you to discuss the role before your details are submitted to our client.
Terry Parris Associates is a recruitment consultant's who value the needs of their clients and candidates. We are always happy to discuss vacancies, so if you are interested in this or any other position we have please give us a call.
Salary cGBP24k Permanent Newhaven Job Ref: 5161TPP
5161TPP
Job Title: Estimating & Proposals Engineer
Reports to: Sales Director through local team leader
Location: Home Office, Newhaven
Job Context: This role is an important one within the sales team, which is responsible for qualifying enquiries, estimating, quotations and obtaining orders.
The work is varied and involves; liaising with clients, processing enquiries, estimating using the in-house estimating software system and formulating proposals.
You will be part of a team of four and will be office based although you may be required to attend off-site meetings, should the need arise.
Job purpose: To prepare competitive proposals within the time requested and to service every customer promptly, reliably and efficiently.
So that we are able to respond quickly and efficiently to requests for quotations, the role requires someone that can develop proposals in word format, prepare timely and concise cost estimates, size the equipment and formulate proposals.
Improve and develop the in-house estimating system for better efficiency.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
* Maintain an accurate cost base of components on the system in conjunction with the Procurement Department
* Maintain and develop the picture codes on the estimating system, used to calculate cost estimates
* Provide technical sales assistance to clients as and when required.
* Liaise with local & remote sales personnel, to identify new or potential customers, report progress on enquiries and develop strategies to obtain orders.
* Liaise with Engineering to develop the design proposal.
* Attend and report at sales meetings
* Assist with any sales related work that may be required in support of the sales objectives.
* Maintain a tidy and organised work area
General Responsibilities:
All Main Systems staff shall be required to:-
* Act in a professional manner at all times
* Support their colleagues and management at all times
* Be aware of their environmental responsibility and the company's health and safety objectives.
* Maintain and develop good working relationships both internally with colleagues and externally with clients and other stakeholders.
This job description provides an outline of the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. Your manager will, in discussion with you, review the job description periodically. It is Main Systems' intention to work with you to update and incorporate changes to your job description as may be required by the business.
Appropriate training will be provided.
Key Competencies, Skills & Attributes:
* Upbeat, positive and energetic personality.
* Team player with good interpersonal skills.
* Have an interest in and enjoy working on computers.
* Organised and naturally analytical.
* Confident and self-starter, happy to do what is needed.
* High standard of numeracy and good standard of literacy.
* Background of electrical engineering.
* Familiarity with switchgear and components within.
* Able to read and understand electrical schematics.
* Intelligent, conscientious and resilient.
This is an excellent opportunity, please apply through the link and we will call you to discuss the role before your details are submitted to our client.
Terry Parris Associates is a recruitment consultant's who value the needs of their clients and candidates. We are always happy to discuss vacancies, so if you are interested in this or any other position we have please give us a call.
Salary cGBP24k Permanent Newhaven Job Ref: 5161TPP