Proposals Engineer / Technical Sales Engineer / Fire Sprinklers - AWD online : Job Details

Tendering and Proposals Engineer / Fire Sprinkler Technical Sales Engineer who has a solid understanding of commercial and/or residential sprinkler regulations is required for a well-established company based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, North West England.

Are you currently a Fire Sprinkler Project Engineer or Fire Sprinkler Project Manager seeking a new direction in your career? If you are, this could be your chance to transition into Technical Sales and make a real impact.

SALARY: up to £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) +Bonus +Generous Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Rochdale, Greater Manchester, North West England (with some site visits)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent with Flexible Working Hours / Flexitime

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity with a growing team for a Tendering and Proposals Engineer / Fire Sprinkler Technical Sales Engineerwho has a solid understanding of commercial and/or residential sprinkler regulations.

Working as a Tendering and Proposals Engineer / Fire Sprinkler Technical Sales Engineer you will be responsible for conducting site surveys in alignment with client requirements and company standards, while actively generating and securing sales leads for new contracts in collaboration with the Sales Team.

As the Tendering and Proposals Engineer / Fire Sprinkler Technical Sales Engineer you’ll prepare and submit tenders to prospective and existing clients, following company procedures and quality standards, and oversee smooth project transitions by completing detailed contract handovers to the relevant departments.

Additionally, your role will involve scheduling client appointments, researching their business needs, and delivering tailored presentations that highlight the company’s full capabilities, expertise, and experience. A key part of your success will depend on maintaining a robust pipeline of opportunities, targeting strategic entities, and consistently driving business growth.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

As a Tendering and Proposals Engineer / Fire Sprinkler Technical Sales Engineer you will bring:

• Solid understanding of commercial and/or residential sprinkler regulations

• Proficiency in AutoCAD

• Excellent communication skills with a strong customer-facing presence

• Previous experience in customer-focused roles, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

• Highly disciplined and well-organised approach to work

• Ability to work independently and take initiative, while also being a dependable team player

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking for effective problem-solving

BENEFITS

• Salary - Competitive (dependent upon experience)

• Hours - Full-time position with flexible working hours (flexitime), allowing you to manage your schedule while meeting project and team needs

• Homeworking - Enjoy the flexibility of working from home one day per week, supporting a healthy work-life balance

• Leave - 34 days of annual leave to start (including bank holidays), with additional days awarded for length of service

• Performance-Based Bonuses - Enjoy our company bonus scheme, paid twice a year in summer and winter

• Bonus - Annual bonus through the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), sharing the success of the business with those who help build it

• Company Car or Car Allowance - Choose the option that suits your lifestyle: a fully maintained company vehicle for business and personal use, or a competitive car allowance to support your own vehicle. Either way, the company help keep you moving

HEALTH & WELLBEING:

• Bupa Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Surveillance
• Wellbeing Events

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

• Bespoke training programs
• Long service awards
• Opportunities to grow with us

CULTURE & COMMUNITY:

• Employee-owned business
• Charity and social events
• Inclusive, supportive team environment

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13607

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