Pre-Sales Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Pre-Sales Engineer to take ownership of the full bid development process for complex industrial automation and control systems projects.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer requirements and prepare cost-effective technical solutions aligned with engineering best practice.
• Develop conceptual designs including control panel architecture, MCC arrangements, PLC/SCADA system concepts, networks, servers and associated infrastructure.
• Produce compliant, persuasive tender submissions including technical descriptions, clarifications, exclusions, delivery plans and commercial considerations.
• Develop accurate estimates for both materials (BOM creation, supplier engagement, quotations) and engineering hours across disciplines.
• Support sales colleagues in pre- and post-tender discussions.
• Participate in tender reviews and risk assessments, escalating where appropriate.
• Cook up inputs from engineering, supply chain and subcontractors.
• Manage multiple tenders simultaneously and provide progress updates.
• Support continuous improvement within the proposals process.
• Follow all health and safety regulations, procedures and protocols.
• Aid with any other duties reasonably requested and in line with the requirements of this role.

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge background in electrical, control, automation, or safety systems engineering.
• Understanding of the project lifecycle, from concept through delivery.
• Awareness of the functional safety lifecycle (SIL, ESD, F&G systems etc.).
• Ability to specify or evaluate PLC hardware, networks, control panels, servers and system architectures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and extract scope, risk and compliance requirements.
• Experience creating estimates or engineering BoMs is highly advantageous.
• A Degree/HND or equivalent in a related field.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical writing ability, able to translate engineering concepts into clear proposal documentation.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and articulate risk, assumptions and dependencies.
• Excellent problem solving, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
• Effective communication across internal teams and with clients.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Values

• Will 'Deliver' what we promise
• Will demand the highest levels of 'Safety and Security'
• Will apply 'Technical Mastery'
• Is committed to 'Continual Learning'
• Can work 'Collaboratively'
• Will challenge the norm to make a difference through 'Innovation'