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.

Head of Market Growth (Hydro Power)

Working on behalf of a leading UK independent electrical generation engineering group delivering design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and service solutions to customers across a broad range of industrial and commercial sectors, we are seeking a NEW Head of Market Growth (Head of Hydro) to support their UK and European market expansion with existing and new clients.

Responsible for leading all sales efforts and bids within the Hydro power market and supporting the lifecycle of contracts, based in the UK and travelling as required, the Head of Market Growth with have the following core responsibilities:

-    Lead market analysis and strategy for the hydro power market

-    Market and customer development within the hydro sector.

-    Attend relevant sales & marketing events

-    Update status of pipeline work with all relevant information from customer visits and project updates through business management systems

-    Account management and main point of contact for all UK & Europe

-    Visit customers both in UK/Europe and overseas as and when required to ensure the pipeline is in place for future works.

-    Sell the complete range of company products and service capabilities to hydro power market customers.

-    Lead the bid process for all relevant enquiries.

-    Negotiate contract terms and conditions

-    Ensure regulatory compliance requirements are clearly communicated to project team

-    Lead project handover and kick off meetings

-    Work closely with the project team and attend project review meetings for the duration of the contract(s)

-    Provide training and mentoring to project management team where specialist knowledge can be shared

-    Contribute to projects and initiatives

-    Provide support to Business Managers and Profit Centre Managers with any improvement ideas they have for their business and utilise them across units wherever possible.

To support this position, you should have the following experience elements:

-    Demonstrable experience working within the Hydro & Power Station industry.

-    Ideally come from an engineering background

-    Ideally having a working knowledge of rotating machines

-    Ability to Lead the tendering process.

-    Ability to work either as part of a team or independently when required.

-    Ability to work under pressure.

-    Have a continuous improvement attitude and ability to influence colleagues and customers with positive initiatives.

-    Good understanding of technical drawings and rotating machine design features.

-    Available to travel both within the UK and Internationally when required.

This is a proactive market facing position but will require site attendance and close working engagement with all departments.

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.

Agricultural Sales Executive 

Hybrid Working 
£26,000 – £32,000 + Bonus & Commission (OTE £40,000+)

We are seeking an Agricultural Sales Executive to join a rapidly growing Agri-Tech business. This opportunity is specifically suited to individuals with a genuine farming or agricultural background who can confidently engage with farmers and agricultural businesses through shared industry knowledge and experience.

Whether your experience comes from livestock production, dairy, beef, sheep, arable farming, agricultural services, or the wider rural sector, your understanding of modern farming practices will be essential to success in this role.

Working with warm leads and existing enquiries, you will speak directly with farmers across the UK, helping them identify practical solutions that improve productivity, streamline farm operations, and support day to day business management. Your ability to understand the challenges faced by farmers and communicate effectively within the agricultural community will be a key advantage.

This is a consultative sales role focused on building relationships and delivering value rather than hard selling. While there is no cold calling, the role is highly phone based and requires confidence in managing a busy sales pipeline, with up to 80 outbound calls per day.

The salary range is £26,000–£32,000 depending on experience, with higher salaries available for candidates who can demonstrate both proven commercial ability and strong agricultural expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with warm leads and qualified enquiries from farmers and agricultural businesses throughout the UK
• Manage a high-volume sales pipeline and maintain regular customer contact
• Make up to 80 outbound calls per day to prospective and existing customers
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable solutions
• Build strong, long-term relationships within the farming community
• Convert enquiries into sales while delivering an exceptional customer experience
• Achieve agreed sales targets, KPIs, and revenue objectives
• Support customers through onboarding and product implementation
• Attend agricultural events, trade shows, and industry exhibitions when required
• Collaborate closely with internal sales and customer support teams

Essential Requirements

Agricultural or farming knowledge is a non-negotiable requirement for this position.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate practical experience or a strong background within one or more of the following:

• Farming
• Livestock production
• Dairy farming
• Beef or sheep enterprises
• Arable farming
• Agricultural contracting
• Agricultural supplies or services
• Rural business operations

You should be comfortable discussing farming challenges, agricultural processes, and day to day farm management with customers and be able to build credibility through your industry understanding.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Previous sales, telesales, account management, or customer-facing experience would be beneficial
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Commercially minded with a strong desire to succeed
• Passion for the agricultural industry and supporting UK farmers
• Confident using CRM systems and technology platforms
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and proactive
• Full UK driving licence preferred

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £26,000–£32,000 depending on experience
• Uncapped bonus and commission structure
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Full product and sales training
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to work within an innovative and expanding Agri-Tech business

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on agricultural experience who wants to utilise their farming knowledge in a commercial role. If you understand the realities of modern farming, enjoy building relationships, and want to help farmers adopt solutions that make a genuine difference to their businesses, we'd love to hear from you.

Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your agricultural or farming experience, as applications without relevant agricultural knowledge will not be considered.

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.

Business Development Manager – CNC Machine Tools (Field Sales, East Anglia)
£45,000 – £50,000 Basic + Uncapped OTE £120,000 – £125,000 + High-Spec Company Car + Benefits

Are you an experienced technical sales professional with a background in CNC machinery, machine tools, or industrial automation? Do you prefer a consultative, solution-led sales approach rather than quick wins? If you’re looking for a long-term career with stability, progression, and high earning potential, this could be the role for you.

We’re hiring a Business Development Manager to cover East Anglia, representing a well-established and growing player in the CNC machine tools and automation sector. This is a field-based role focused on building lasting relationships, understanding complex customer needs, and delivering tailored engineering solutions.

What’s in It for You?

• £45,000 – £50,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission structure with realistic OTE £125,000 PA
• High spec company car
• Strong support from technical and applications teams
• Opportunity to represent a respected brand in the CNC and machine tools market
• A business that values long-term careers, not short-term sales fixes

The Role – Technical Sales with a Consultative Edge

You’ll act as a trusted advisor, working closely with customers across manufacturing and engineering environments to recommend the right CNC machinery, machine tool solutions, and automation systems.

You’ll:

• Develop new business opportunities while managing and growing existing key accounts
• Take a consultative sales approach, identifying customer challenges and matching them with the right technical solutions
• Work with a broad portfolio including CNC machines, automation solutions, and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Build long-term relationships with decision-makers across engineering, production, and procurement

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a field sales territory across East Anglia, covering new and existing clients
• Generate and qualify leads via cold calling, client visits, networking, and social media (LinkedIn, industry platforms)
• Deliver technical sales presentations and proposals tailored to customer requirements
• Maintain accurate pipeline and opportunity tracking using HubSpot CRM
• Collaborate with internal technical, applications, and commercial teams to develop winning proposals
• Provide sales forecasts, reports, and quarterly presentations to senior leadership
• Attend customer events, exhibitions, and partner/OEM visits (including occasional international travel)
• Build strong knowledge of CNC machining, machine tools, and manufacturing processes

What We’re Looking For

We’re specifically looking for individuals who value longevity, stability, and career growth.

• Proven experience in technical sales / field sales / business development
• Background in machine tools, CNC machinery, cutting tools, or industrial automation
• Strong consultative selling skills – able to understand and solve complex engineering challenges
• A track record of building long-term client relationships and repeat business
• Self-motivated, professional, and comfortable working in a field-based role

Why Join?

This is a company that invests in its people and products. You’ll be part of a team where technical expertise, consultative selling, and relationship building are genuinely valued. If you’re looking to build a stable, high-earning career in machine tool sales, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.

Apply now if you’re ready to take ownership of a thriving territory and build a long-term future in technical sales within the CNC machine tools sector.

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.