Proposal Engineer
Proposal Engineer
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Job Description
We are seeking a talented Proposals Engineer to join our prestigious team specialising in innovative water treatment solutions across Europe. Based in our European Service Centre in Peterborough UK we deliver cutting-edge water treatment projects utilising our advanced fleet of mobile and containerised plants.
Salary from 40k up to 45k per annum depending on experience.
Location; Peterborough or remote
What We Do:
The Assets team within Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions services business develops designs and proposals for short and long-term water treatment projects for industrial water treatment mainly for pure and process water applications primarily using an existing fleet of mobile and containerised water treatment plants.
Our work scope is diverse and varied including emergency deployments routine applications and complex projects based on multiple technologies such as Filtration Ultrafiltration Reverse Osmosis Electrodeionisation Ion Exchange etc. We also design and propose long-term agreements for Veolia-owned water treatment plants based on mobile / containerised units.
Our Service Centre for Europe is based in Peterborough UK with projects located and executed all across Europe.
Summary of Key Responsibilities and Requirements:
Creating technically and commercially compliant proposals
Development of technical documents (Process Description PFD P&ID)
Contract review and negotiation
Experience in Ion exchange membrane (Ultrafiltration Reverse Osmosis) and wastewater (DAF) technologies
Cost evaluation and pricing of projects (installation commissioning consumables)
Risk identification and mitigation with focus on HSE
Bachelors/Masters degree in mechanical chemical or environmental engineering
Minimum 3 years experience in water/wastewater treatment
Strong communication skills and ability to work in matrix organization
Experience in bid management and customer presentations
Main Tasks:
The main responsibility of a Proposal / Commercial Engineer is to lead project opportunities from inquiry to order with ethical integrity and creative thinking to develop safe & effective water treatment solutions for our Customers.
The role includes assisting the Sales team with initial lead qualification development of opportunities through technical and commercial guidance process design development (often in consultation with experts in global teams) cost model evaluation and pricing with commercial awareness of the market.
Commercial Engineering scope includes creation of Customer-facing proposals and supporting documents (sometimes including public tender deliverables) identification of technical improvements performance of system audits etc. Our proposals are developed in close collaboration with the country based operational teams.
What Youll Bring:
Strong technical acumen in water treatment processes
Excellence in customer relationship management
Sharp commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Ability to develop detailed technical documentation
Commitment to safety and environmental standards
Strong presentation and communication abilities
Qualifications :
Essential Requirements:
Masters or Bachelors degree in Mechanical Chemical or Environmental Engineering
Professional certifications are welcomed
3 years proven track record in water/wastewater operations engineering or bid management
Industrial sector experience highly valued
Background in application engineering bid management or business development is advantageous
Preferred Skills:
Strong understanding of water treatment services
Commercial acumen including contract law and financial principles
Experience with water/ wastewater outsourcing contracts beneficial
Outstanding English communication skills (written and verbal)
Additional European languages highly valued (particularly French Italian German or Dutch)
Flexibility to travel within the UK and EU (driving licence preferred)
Additional Information :
What are the benefits
At Veolia we know that at certain crucial moments in life we all need a little help protection and support.
Thats why we are proud to offer our innovative Veolia Cares program which demonstrates our commitment to our employees. From the very first day of employment this commitment is reflected in an array of benefits that is generous and relevant.
These include:
Health & Welfare:
Holiday allowance 26 days plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off
Private Healthcare - currently BUPA with an option to add your family members
Dental Plan providing cover or monetary cash back on appointments and treatments
Enhanced Maternity / Primary Care pay of 13 weeks full pay from Day 1
Enhanced Paternity / Secondary Care pay of 2 weeks full pay from Day 1
Adoption Leave of 13 weeks full pay for Parental and 2 weeks full Co-parental pay from
day 1 of employment
Support for Carers offering flexibility for longer term caring needs such as considering
options of remote work flexible work hours adjusted schedules and paid or unpaid leave
A Lifestyle Account where we put in 60 to start you off then match you for on every
activity you buy up to 360
Discounted Gym Memberships
All employees receive one day of paid volunteering leave per year
Monetary Benefits:
Leading pension contribution of 10% of your earnings from us every month doubling your own contribution of 5%
Option to buy shares at preferential rates
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
The Bigger Picture - protecting you and your loved ones in the longer term
Industry leading Life Insurance providing you 10 x your salary as a benefit paid to your nominated person(s)
Income Protection that covers you for 5 years at up to 60% of your salary with 2 x your
salary as a lump sum should you be unable to return to work.
As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
