Senior Proposals Engineer

Gas Generation & Power Systems

Energy / Power Generation

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 Generation Estimator (Senior)
• Technical Sales Engineer – Gas Engines & Power Systems
• Applications Engineer – Gas Generation & 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 generation 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 generation 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 generation 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 generation 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 generation
• Data centre or industrial power systems
• Biogas, AD, or renewable generation

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

Requirements

• Experience with gas engines, generators, or power generation 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