Proposal Engineer – Industry Europe
Are you interested in working at a market-growing multinational company? At Grundfos, we develop, produce and sell some of the worlds’ most efficient and energy-saving pumps and pump solutions across the globe. We ensure our customers save natural resources and reduce climate impact. With us, you will be part of an international workplace where innovation, collaboration and development are front and centre in everything we do.
Job Purpose:
Drive European Industry project proposals from initial customer request to submission, ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction through negotiations with sales representatives.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
- Interpret and clarify technical, contractual, and commercial terms to meet customer requirements while managing risks to Grundfos.
- Coordinate work plans to offer tailored solutions based on customer needs and specifications.
- Lead internal presentation of proposals for review and approval in line with governance requirements.
- Utilize technical knowledge of industrial applications, Grundfos and 3rd party products to professionally represent to customers.
- Develop pre-bid stages including definition, planning, solution development, procurement, and risk assessment.
- Competent technical knowledge of rotating equipment installation.
- Communication internally and externally with customers, 3rd party suppliers and contractors.
- Handle customer issues, working closely with the Delivery Team.
- Ensure smooth handover of won bids to the project delivery team.
- Maintain communication with Sales Engineers on opportunities and quotations.
Requirements:
- Degree level or experience equivalent in either Engineering or Project Management with 4-8 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- On site experience with rotating equipment installation
- Advanced knowledge of tendering procedures.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, engineering specifications, and contracts.
- English proficiency.
- Experience quoting projects in a technically complex environment on time, cost, and quality.
- Good business and technical understanding with advanced communication skills.
- Knowledge of rotating equipment preferably centrifugal pumps, and contract negotiations.
- Familiarity with project competencies - technical expertise, finance, logistics, contracts, quality, Health & Safety, ISO norms, export regulations.
- Stakeholder management skills across borders and at all levels.
- Experience with Blender, AutoCAD/CAD Programs
- Experience with SAP, Office package.
- Ability to travel regularly
Location
England (Sunderland/Warrington/Leighton Buzzard)
Why Grundfos
At Grundfos, we attempt to do things that others cannot or dare not do. Our skills commit us to building solutions to the world’s water and climate problems and improving the quality of life for people. We believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short-term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can make this change no matter your role.
Furthermore, we offer:
- Dynamically improving company with a stable background
- Development opportunities in a multinational environment
- Attractive salary and benefits
- Teamwork in an international team
- Family-friendly, environmentally aware employer
Additional Information
If this job sounds appealing to you, please send us your English resume and motivation letter by clicking on ‘Apply’.
If you want to dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, please visit us on linkedin.com/company/grundfos or youtube.com/user/grundfos.
We look forward to hearing from you.