Proposal Engineer Construction

Are you an experienced Proposal Engineer, Project Engineer or Estimating Engineer with a background in oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation or major industrial construction projects?We are recruiting for a technically strong and commercially aware Proposal Engineer to join a newly established Construction team within a global field services division.This is a varied role combining proposal development, engineering, estimating and hands-on site surveys. You will turn complex customer requirements and real site conditions into clear, technically robust and commercially competitive project proposals.You will work with world-class engineering teams, international customers and specialist contractors on safety-critical combustion and environmental projects across Europe and the Middle East.The Opportunity As Proposal Engineer Construction, you will take ownership of technical and commercial proposals for the installation, upgrade and refurbishment of equipment including:Industrial burnersFlare systemsIncineratorsCombustion and environmental control systemsAssociated mechanical, civil and electrical infrastructureYou will interpret customer specifications, drawings and project requirements before working with engineering, procurement, project management and external contractors to define the scope, methodology, programme and cost of each project.The position will be based near Stamford and will involve travel throughout the EMEA region to undertake site surveys, equipment assessments and constructability reviews.Key Responsibilities Preparing detailed technical and commercial proposals for fired-equipment construction and installation projectsReviewing customer specifications, engineering drawings, P&IDs, layouts and tender documentationDeveloping accurate cost estimates across mechanical, civil, electrical and instrumentation disciplinesProducing installation methodologies, execution strategies and proposal-level project schedulesConducting site surveys and equipment assessments throughout Europe and the Middle EastIdentifying access restrictions, installation constraints, interfaces and local site requirementsWorking with local contractors to obtain budget pricing for construction and installation activitiesProducing detailed survey reports and clearly defined scopes of workSupporting technical clarifications, pre-bid meetings and customer presentationsMaintaining proposal documentation, commercial assumptions and cost build-upsSupporting the handover of successful proposals into project deliveryHelping improve proposal templates, estimating tools, cost databases and overall win ratesAbout You You may currently be working as a:Proposal EngineerProposals EngineerProject EngineerEstimating EngineerTendering EngineerApplications EngineerConstruction EngineerMechanical Project EngineerYou will ideally bring:A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experienceExperience within oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, energy or heavy industrial engineeringPrevious involvement in fired equipment, combustion systems, process plant or industrial installation projectsExperience preparing technical and commercial proposals, tenders or project estimatesA good understanding of mechanical, civil, electrical and instrumentation installation activitiesThe ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, layouts and technical specificationsStrong written communication and technical report-writing skillsCommercial awareness and the ability to produce accurate, clearly structured proposalsA full UK driving licenceThe flexibility to travel internationally by air, road, boat or helicopter when requiredDirect experience with burners, flares or incinerators would be highly valuable, although applications are also welcomed from engineers with strong transferable experience in industrial construction, process plant, EPC, shutdown, installation or energy projects.Why Apply? You will be joining a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, designing and manufacturing advanced equipment for major organisations across the oil and gas, petrochemical and power-generation sectors.The benefits package includes:12% employer pension contribution27 days holiday plus bank holidaysBUPA private medical coverMedicash healthcare benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLife insuranceProfessional training and developmentInternational project exposureRegular company social eventsThe opportunity to work alongside specialist engineering teamsA supportive, safety-led and people-focused cultureThis is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical problem-solving, commercial proposal development and practical site engagement.You will play an important role in the growth of a new Construction team while working on technically challenging projects across Europe and the Middle East.Apply today to find out more.TPBN1_UKTJ