Job Title: Sales Proposal Engineer – Flare Systems

Location:

Burnham. Buckinghamshire

Company Overview

Our Client is specialist supplier of onshore and offshore flare systems serving the global oil and gas industry. Our customers include Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contractors, National Oil Companies (NOCs), and major operators. They provide engineered flare solutions covering design, supply, and technical support across a wide range of operating environments.

Role Summary

The Sales Proposal Engineer is responsible for handling incoming technical and commercial enquiries for flare systems and related equipment. The role bridges engineering and sales, preparing competitive, technically compliant proposals for EPC contractors and NOCs in accordance with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal & Tendering

• Review and evaluate RFQs, ITTs, and technical specifications for onshore and offshore flare systems
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals, including scope of supply, deviations, and clarifications
• Develop cost estimates, pricing, and commercial terms in coordination with engineering, procurement, and management
• Ensure proposals comply with applicable codes and standards (API, ISO, client specifications, etc.)

Technical Support

• Perform preliminary technical sizing and selection of flare systems and components
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams to define technical solutions and resolve technical queries
• Respond to client and EPC technical clarifications during the bid phase
• Support value engineering and alternative technical solutions when required

Customer & Project Interface

• Act as the primary point of contact for EPC contractors and National Oil Companies during the proposal stage
• Attend technical and commercial clarification meetings (in person or online)
• Support handover of awarded projects to execution and project engineering teams

Sales & Business Support

• Maintain accurate proposal records, cost data, and bid documentation
• Assist in market intelligence, competitor analysis, and pricing strategy
• Support continuous improvement of proposal tools, templates, and cost databases

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline
• Experience in oil & gas equipment sales, proposals, or project engineering
• Familiarity with flare systems (onshore xbpsjku and/or offshore) or combustion/process equipment
• Experience dealing with EPC contractors and/or National Oil Companies
• Strong understanding of technical specifications, datasheets, and international standards

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical and commercial awareness
• Ability to interpret complex specifications and translate them into clear proposals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple bids simultaneously
• Comfortable working across engineering, sales, and management teams

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on major onshore and offshore oil & gas projects
• Exposure to global EPCs and National Oil Companies
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term career development in a specialized technical field