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Job Description

Senior Proposals Engineer

Gas & Power Systems

Energy / Power

South East (London / Surrey / Hampshire)

£65,000 – £75,000 + Car + Bonus

Alternative Job Titles

This role may also suit candidates searching under the following titles:

Senior Proposals Engineer – Gas Engine / Distributed Power Power Estimator (Senior) Technical Sales Engineer – Gas Engines & Power Systems Applications Engineer – Gas & Distributed Power Pre-Sales / Bid Engineer – Generator & Power Systems

About the Business

We are supporting a growing UK business within an established European engineering group, delivering gas engine and power solutions across a range of applications including CHP, biogas (AD), peaking power, and data centres. With a strong pipeline of projects and an expanding UK team, the business is looking to appoint a Senior Proposals Engineer to lead technical and commercial bids across their power portfolio.

The Role

This is a hands-on technical-commercial position, responsible for leading the development of proposals from initial enquiry through to submission. You will work closely with sales, engineering, and project teams to deliver accurate, high-quality bids for power projects, while acting as a key technical point of contact during the pre-sales phase. This is an opportunity to join a growing UK operation where you will have real ownership and the ability to influence how proposals and estimating are structured as the team develops.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for gas engine, CHP, and distributed power projects Review client enquiries, specifications, drawings, and tender documentation Develop scope, assumptions, and cost build-ups for complex engineered projects Carry out site surveys and assess installation constraints, logistics, and technical risks Coordinate with internal engineering, project, and supply chain teams Support client meetings and act as a technical-commercial interface during pre-sales Ensure proposals are delivered to a high standard, on time, and commercially robust Contribute to the development of estimating tools, processes, and bid standards as the UK team grows

About You

We are looking for someone with a background in power or distributed energy who can combine technical understanding with commercial awareness. You are likely to come from a proposals, applications, estimating, or technical sales background within:

Gas engine or generator OEM / distributor environment CHP, peaking power, or grid services Standby / emergency power Data centre or industrial power systems Biogas, AD, or renewable

You should be comfortable taking ownership of bids and working in a growing, evolving business environment.

Requirements

Experience with gas engines, generators, or power systems (CHP experience beneficial but not essential) Proven experience in proposals, tenders, estimating, or technical sales support Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and scopes Commercial awareness and strong attention to detail Comfortable in client-facing situations Full UK driving licence

Location

South East – Surrey / Hampshire / London hybrid. Office-based with flexibility and regular travel to client sites.

What's on Offer

£65,000 – £75,000 base salary Car allowance Bonus Clear progression as the UK business grows High level of responsibility and ownership Opportunity to work on technically complex, large-scale energy projects

If this is of interest please apply on LinkedIn or email abbey.graham@everec.co.uk

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