My client, a world leader in the design and manufacture of skid-mounted rotary compressors, serving the oil/gas, chemical/petrochemical, and energy/power generation industries., is looking for a talented Sales Engineer/Tendering Engineering/Mechanical Engineer/Chemical Engineer to join their team based locally. As a proud family business, they foster a team environment where all employees feel a sense of inclusion, support, and belonging.
Responsibilities:
Provide timely, accurate quotations for compressor packages through interpretation of application requirements.
Deal with technical and commercial queries while providing high-quality service to global customers.
Read customers’ enquiries, including data sheets, project specifications, P&IDs, and terms and conditions.
Select appropriate materials of construction, flow control, sealing systems, lube oil systems, cooling, acoustic attenuation, and instrumentation for new compressors and compressor packages.
Advise customers on materials and systems according to their needs.
Perform calculations to size equipment such as compressors, motors, auxiliary systems, and components.
Write RFQs for suppliers.
Estimate costs and calculate selling prices.
Write proposal documents and supporting documents for bids.
Maintain accurate records of opportunities and bids.
Attend meetings with customers.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics. An honors degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering is preferred.
Highly numerate with exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge and understanding of rotating machinery (pumps, compressors, mechanical seals) and fluid-handling equipment (piping, valves, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, measuring instruments).
Experience working in the engineering sector. New graduates without this experience may be considered for the position of Junior Sales Engineer.
Commercial awareness with knowledge of sales and marketing techniques.
Proficient in Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Project.
Team player who is self-motivated and has a ‘can-do’ attitude.
Package:
£35,000- £43,000
Annual pay review and individual merit award review
Basic hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday - 08.30 to 17.00, Friday - 08.30 to 13.00)
Generous bonus scheme
Contributory pension scheme
33 days’ annual leave (includes 8 days’ statutory bank holidays) plus ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme’
Life assurance scheme (after qualifying period)
Income protection plan (after qualifying period)
Employee support and perks package
Free car parking
Investment in employees through learning and development
Flexible and family-friendly policies