Applications Engineer - Market Harborough - From £50,000 - £55,000 per annum bonus, 12% Pension, 27 days holiday
Drive Technical Sales. Deliver Engineering Precision. Work with Power.
This is a chance for a Proposals / Applications Engineer to join a global leader in combustion technology and contribute to cutting-edge burner solutions across the energy, oil & gas, and power generation sectors.
If you’re an analytically minded applications engineer with commercial awareness and a passion for problem-solving, this Proposals Engineer role offers the perfect balance between technical delivery and client-facing responsibility.
The Proposals / Applications Engineer role comes with a substantial benefits package including an Annual Bonus +12% Pension + 27 Days Holiday (exl. PH), BUPA Healthcare, Life Insurance, Christmas Bonus and Regular Team Events.
You’ll be joining one of the world’s most trusted partners to global players in oil & gas, petrochemicals, and power generation.
This is a fast-paced, collaborative, and technically driven environment with state-of-the art design and manufacturing facilities, known for delivering some of the cleanest, safest, and most efficient burner technologies on the market.
The Proposals / Applications Engineer Role
The Applications Engineer develop and deliver high-quality technical proposals for combustion and burner systems.
You’ll translate customer requirements into tailored solutions, prepare detailed cost estimates, and stay closely involved throughout the quotation phase — supporting both the customer and internal teams to turn proposals into live projects.
Key Responsibilities
Review customer specifications, datasheets, and project documents to evaluate feasibility and define engineering requirements.
Identify design challenges and propose effective solutions that meet application, safety, and regulatory needs.
Develop bespoke combustion equipment solutions including burner layouts, control systems, and process integration based on operational requirements.
Take into account fuel types, emissions regulations, process temperatures, and pressure conditions.
Size and select appropriate valves, regulators, flow meters, and other instrumentation using engineering principles and internal design tools.
Ensure all selected equipment meets technical performance criteria and industry standards.
Create comprehensive proposals that include system descriptions, performance specifications, component details, drawings, cost breakdowns, and lead times.
Serve as the primary technical contact for clients during the proposal stage, answering queries, providing clarification, and adjusting specifications as needed.
Prepare detailed handover documentation including design calculations, process data sheets, and technical summaries for internal project teams.
Support smooth project execution by clearly communicating all proposal assumptions and decisions.
Contribute to the development of customer-facing materials such as technical brochures, case studies, and presentations.
Coordinate with UK and international engineering teams, sales staff, and production personnel to ensure alignment of technical and commercial strategies.
International Travel
Travel abroad for occasional client meetings, site visits, technical reviews, or commissioning support to ensure proposal accuracy and client satisfaction.
What We’re Looking For
Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or related Engineering discipline
Experience in technical sales, proposals, or applications engineering
Knowledge of combustion systems, burners, fired equipment, or process engineering (desirable)
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and customer requirements
Full UK driving licence
What’s in It for You
Join a global leader in industrial combustion and energy efficiency
Be part of a specialist Power Burners engineering team with international influence
Work on meaningful engineering challenges that support global decarbonisation and sustainability goals
Long-term job security with strong internal progression pathways
Exposure to major energy and industrial clients around the world
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Clear development routes into engineering leadership, commercial strategy, or technical project delivery
