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Proposals Engineer

Location: Telford
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
Hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–16:45, Fri 08:00–12:00

Deliver commercially smart proposals for world‑class engineered systems!

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Proposals Engineer to join the team at the Telford site.

The business delivers high‑performance engineered solutions to a global customer base, supporting markets including:

• Offshore Oil & Gas
• Saturation Diving
• Deep Water Lifting
• Power & Telecoms Cable Lay
• Naval Ships & Submarines
• Seismic Exploration & Oceanographic Research
• Renewables

The company continues to grow commercially and invest in people, systems and long‑term capability.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary £40,000, rising to £45,000 for an exceptional candidate
• Good level of health cover
• Enhanced pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• Excellent work‑life balance with a midday finish every Friday
• Opportunity to join a stable, forward‑thinking engineering business working on technically advanced projects

This Role Would Suit Candidates Working As:

Proposals Engineer, Applications Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Tendering Engineer, Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, Commercial Engineer, Estimating Engineer, Cost Engineer, Pre‑Sales Engineer, Tender Engineer, Applications & Proposals Engineer

The Role:

Reporting into the sales function, you will play a key role in supporting customer project enquiries by developing accurate, competitive and technically sound proposals. This is a varied role that combines mechanical engineering expertise with commercial awareness, working closely with sales, engineering and customers throughout the full bid lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review RFQs and interpret customer requirements
• Develop technical solutions with engineering teams
• Select equipment and source costs for materials/services
• Prepare accurate, costed proposals and quotations
• Ensure bids are delivered on time and within budget
• Support customer meetings, contract handover, and project coordination
• Assist with sales admin and identify new opportunities

Essential criteria:

• 5+ years’ experience in proposals/tendering or sales engineering
• Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience
• Background in heavy/complex engineered systems or machine build
• Experience producing technical, costed proposals
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and commercial awareness
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with AutoCAD/Inventor preferred
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and customer-focused

Apply Now!

If you are a skilled Proposals Engineer with experience in tendering, quotations or applications engineering and are seeking a role where you can influence bid success and support engineered solutions for global markets, we’d love to hear from you.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers – Permanent

Bristol Area – Attractive – Aerospace, Marine and Defence

Numerous Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers is required within an Advanced Aerospace, Marine and Defence Services Organisation. TheSimulation, Modelling and Control Engineers will be an engineer with the ability of working on technical projects while shaping the future of complex engineering work packages. The Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers role will suit an engineer looking to diversify or develop their experience and work within a team responsible for producing models at vehicle and systems level representing mathematical and control algorithms.

The Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers will use tool-sets including MATLAB, Simulink, Python and associated toolboxes, and a good understanding of the use of version control software (e.g. GIT) and task management tool-sets as part of collaborative working is required. The Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers is expected to have some industrial engineering experience or knowledge of, using modelling for the development and analysis of complex systems. The Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers will have the following responsibilities (depending on experience): Control Systems, System performance, Equipment and Systems Modelling and or Vehicle Dynamics.

Flexible working May be available with a hybrid working model for part of the week.

Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers you will be required to:

• The successful candidates will work within the Simulation, Modelling and Control team developing models and running simulation analyses for a variety of reasons including (but not limited to):
• In support of equipment and system design activities
• Validation and derivation of system and equipment requirements
• Development of system control and monitoring algorithms
• Root cause analysis
• Technical report writing is also an important part of the role, from Model Description Documents to Analysis Reports.
• As you develop, so too will your responsibilities, from representing the company to the customers, to contributing to technical proposals and leading technical modelling packages of work up to technical signatory and beyond.
• You will work with the technical leads and principle engineers, to learning our modelling best practices and processes, whilst also contributing your own ideas to improve our methods and efficiencies.

Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Candidates will ideally be degree qualified (or equivalent), in a related discipline preferably Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Mathematics, and must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of fundamental modelling principles.
• Candidates must have qualities such as Confidentiality. A Flexible, Can-Do Approach, A Professional Attitude, Be Self-Motivated with a Solid Team Working Ethos

** Security Clearance and UK Nationals only for this role due to the nature of systems involved**

Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon and to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers,then contact: Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446127 or peter.heap@jonlee.co.uk

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Senior Business Development Manager - Defence

Working on an exclusive basis, we are supporting Associated British Ports - ABP, to identify a NEW strategic Senior Business Development Manager on an initial 2-year fixed term contract, to further expand their defence sector activities.

As the largest port operator in the UK, this position of Senior Business Development Manager will report to and work alongside the Port Director/CEO and is to deliver commercial growth for defence related activity through ABP's land and facilities, whether through existing links with the Ministry of Defence and similar relationships or, through private company / organisation attraction.

Specifically, the role will identify, target, negotiate and manage contracts with Defence customers and contractors (including Defence Primes and their supply chains), ensuring compliant, profitable and resilient long-term partnerships. Indicative clients are defence stakeholders including MoD, DE&S, BAE, Babcock, QinetiQ and other key integrators, as well as SME's and other organisations.

Recognising the prominence of their existing operations close to UK maritime/water locations, as well as the considerable land and facilities development opportunities which exist in secure relating locations, the Senior Business Development Manager will specifically:

-    Develop and deliver ABP's Defence commercial strategy aligned with regional and group priorities.

-    Identify market opportunities related to Defence estate, ship visits, laybys, logistics, training, R&D activities and infrastructure projects.

-    Prepare, lead and negotiate tenders, bids and multi-year commercial agreements.

-    Work closely with Strategy, Property and Operations to build Defence offerings aligned to capability and port assets.

In addition:

-    Own the commercial lifecycle: pricing, terms, negotiation, contract mobilisation and renewals.

-    Ensure clarity of scope, service levels and KPIs for all Defence customers.

-    Track and manage revenue performance, identifying risks and opportunities.

o    Consideration on Security will need to be made on potential customer interests from outside of the UK.

-    Ensure that all property business at both Regional and Group level is conducted in a manner that complies with relevant legislation, ABP and environmental regulations & guidelines.

-    Support and manage bid and tender delivery and include:

o    Programme integration and development

o    Internal company communication and customer integration

o    Target added-value content and future programme inclusion

-    Represent ABP at events and forums.

-    Report internally on opportunity and project status as well as provide direction on timing plans and revenue prospects.

-    Maintain close alignment with port leadership teams, operations, marine, safety, and legal.

-    Support Group initiatives that involve Defence estate, property agreements or infrastructure partnerships. Coordinating with Property on Defence estate leases, easements and long-term land arrangements.

-    Work closely with Finance Business Partners for forecasting, pricing and margin review.

-    Contribute to defence-related capital projects, feasibility studies and business cases.

-    Provide commercial insight for major Defence port developments or infrastructure upgrades.

To support this position, suitable candidates should/will have the following experience levels:

-    Experience working with MoD and defence Primes. 

-        Proven commercial management experience within defence, marine, logistics, infrastructure or government contracting.

-    Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

-    Demonstrated ability to work with complex stakeholders and sensitive programmes.

-    Financial literacy with experience in pricing, revenue modelling and contract performance analysis.

-    Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

-    An effective network within the Defence Industry. 

-    Understanding of port operations, marine services, supply chain or major infrastructure delivery.

-    Degree in Business, Commercial, Law, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

-    Professional commercial or procurement certification desirable (e.g., CIPS, IACCM/WorldCC).

This is a strategically focused position seeking a commercially experienced professional. With defence sector awareness being a MUST, you should be able to support security clearances and can support working on a hybrid/remote basis, being able to travel as required.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.