Proposal Engineer

Hci Med; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company based in Weymouth is seeking a Proposal Engineer to interpret technical requirements and develop clear, cost-effective solutions. You will be responsible for preparing complex bids, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and presenting bid solutions to customers. This position offers a competitive salary starting from £45,000 with hybrid working options and numerous benefits including private medical cover and annual leave.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Life cover at 3.5 x salary

Pension plan

25 days annual leave

Access to salary sacrifice and wellbeing schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience interpreting technical requirements and developing design solutions.
• Comfortable liaising with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to prepare clear, structured technical documents and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyse technical requirements and develop cost-effective design solutions.
• Produce WBS, EBS, Scopes of Work, procurement specs, and programme plans.
• Present bid solutions confidently to customer selection teams.

Skills

Interpreting technical requirements

Design solutions development

Knowledge of WBS and EBS

Preparing Scopes of Work

Producing technical bids

Strong organizational skills

Presenting technical solutions

AutoCAD proficiency

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Degree or HND in engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Proposal Engineer - Technical Bid Specialist

Salary: from £45,000

Location: Portland, Dorset (Hybrid Working)

Requirements: Permanent right to work in the UK

Industry: Engineering

Security Clearance: Required or achievable

Job Overview: If you are a Proposal Engineer who enjoys turning complex technical requirements into clear, cost‑effective solutions, this role will suit you. You will join an established engineering business in Portland as a key Technical Bid Specialist, helping to shape winning proposals for projects in the UK and overseas. You will interpret technical requirements, develop design concepts, and build well‑structured bids that align with engineering, commercial, and regulatory standards. Working with cross‑functional teams, you will prepare Work Breakdown Structures, Equipment Breakdown Structures, Scopes of Work, procurement specifications, and programme plans that support project delivery.

What You Will Be Doing As Proposal Engineer

• Analyse technical requirements and develop cost‑effective design solutions
• Produce WBS, EBS, Scopes of Work, procurement specs, and programme plans
• Support supplier assessment and supplier selection activities
• Work with commercial and supply chain teams on bid content and compliance
• Estimate effort, materials, and resources for projects and programmes
• Collaborate with project and bid teams to produce full technical bids and proposals
• Provide technical input for sales and marketing activities and customer quotations
• Liaise with customer technical and commercial contacts and attend bid review meetings
• Present bid solutions confidently to customer selection teams
• Help develop Capture Plans to support future business opportunities

What You Need To Bring As Proposal Engineer

• Proven experience interpreting technical requirements and developing design solutions
• Strong knowledge of WBS and EBS
• Background preparing Scopes of Work, procurement specifications, and programme plans
• Experience producing complex technical bids and proposals
• Comfortable liaising with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to estimate effort and materials
• Confident presenting technical solutions to stakeholders and selection teams
• Degree or HND in an engineering discipline
• Broad engineering background, ideally across electrical and mechanical disciplines
• Experience in civil engineering services in one or more of: construction, electrical, safety, HVAC, water or waste systems
• Ability to prepare clear, structured technical documents and specifications
• Able to use AutoCAD and ideally Autodesk Inventor
• Competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Desirable: exposure to sales and marketing support, bid reviews, Capture Plans, and similar sectors

Experience Of Containerised Systems Is Helpful But Not Essential

Ability to prepare clear, structured technical documents and specifications

Working Pattern And Benefits

• Primarily on site at Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset, with hybrid working options
• Some overseas travel where required
• Salary from £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 37.5 hour working week
• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical cover
• Life cover at 3.5 x salary
• Pension plan
• Work‑related UK and international travel, accommodation and subsistence fully reimbursed in line with policy
• Access to salary sacrifice and wellbeing schemes, including options such as YuLife and EV or e‑bike schemes

How To Apply For The Proposal Engineer Role

If you are a Proposal Engineer ready for a fresh challenge, apply now by contacting Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482 or email LNKD1_UKTJ.