Proposals (Applications) Engineer - Rental and Rapid Response

Zeeco, Inc.; Empingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in environmental solutions is seeking a Proposals Engineer to develop technical and commercial proposals for rental equipment. This role requires a degree in Engineering, industry-specific experience, and travel across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Join the team to enhance operational efficiency in the oil and gas sector while collaborating with international offices.

Qualifications

• Background in the chemical process or oil and gas industry.
• Experience in combustion engineering or a relevant field.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical process design for combustion equipment.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for rental projects.
• Understand scheduling and support project progression.
• Engage with clients for technical and commercial meetings.
• Travel to customer sites for support and clarification.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving & initiative

Technical proficiency

Team player

Education

Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Sage accounting software

Job description

Overview

Proposals (Applications) Engineer - Rental and Rapid Response at Zeeco, Inc. Zeeco is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, renowned for our expertise in designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced burners, incinerators, and environmental control systems. We serve industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power generation, delivering technologies that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.

Join our Combustion Rental and Rapid Response team to develop customer enquiries, produce technical and commercial proposals, and attend site meetings to define equipment scope and client requirements. You will collaborate with our European offices, external teams, and our USA headquarters to meet targets and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Process Design: Perform process design to select appropriate combustion equipment, ensuring alignment with client needs and requirements.
• Proposal Development: Prepare accurate technical and commercial proposals for rental equipment and rapid response flare projects, ensuring they meet client specifications.
• Project Management: Understand scheduling and scope of work requirements to prepare effective turnover information and support project progression.
• Client Engagement: Follow up on leads, promote the Rentals business across the EMEA region, and engage with customers through technical and commercial meetings.
• Documentation: Write, edit, and prepare formal quotations, and follow up with customers on all written and verbal correspondence from pre-order to post-order stages.
• On-site Support: Travel to customer sites in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, often at short notice, to support marketing efforts and provide technical/commercial clarification.

Requirements

• Engineering expertise: Background in the chemical process or oil and gas industry, with a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Industry experience: Experience in combustion engineering, process or chemical-related position, or a combination of education and hands-on experience.
• Technical proficiency: Ability to read engineering drawings and strong technical knowledge of the industry.
• Software skills: Proficiency in Excel, Word, and ideally some familiarity with Sage accounting software.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, with confident presentation abilities.
• Problem-solving & initiative: Resourceful, well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to make autonomous decisions.
• Team player: Works effectively within a team, while being confident and assertive under pressure.
• Physical requirements: Comfortable working at heights and willing to travel worldwide to meet business needs.

Additional Requirements

• Full driving licence required.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries
• Oil and Gas