Stamford - £55, 000 + Bonus + Exceptional benefits package + international travel + relocation available
This position sits within the Petrochemical Rental and Rapid Response Division, which provides combustion and flaring solutions on a short- and medium-term basis to clients worldwide.
We are recruiting on behalf of a globally established engineering organisation that designs and manufactures highly specialised industrial combustion and thermal equipment used across the power, petrochemical and process industries worldwide.
Due to continued growth within their Power division, the business is seeking an Applications Engineer to support the development of technical proposals and engineered solutions for complex industrial burner systems.
This is a technically focused, commercially aware role supporting projects from initial customer enquiry through to order award and handover. It offers exposure to international projects, specialist engineering challenges and long-term career progression within a stable global organisation.
The Role
You will work closely with customers, engineering teams and commercial colleagues to develop accurate, technically robust proposals for engineered equipment and systems.
The role combines engineering analysis, costing, customer engagement and solution development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical design and commercial involvement.
Key Responsibilities
Review customer specifications and technical requirements to determine suitable engineered solutions
Perform equipment selection, sizing calculations and technical evaluations
Prepare structured technical proposals and accurate cost estimates
Ensure pricing aligns with company commercial strategy and approval processes
Produce supporting documentation including technical descriptions, drawings and submission packs
Liaise directly with customers to clarify technical requirements and support proposal discussions
Attend meetings or site visits where required to support solution development
Coordinate internally with engineering, procurement and project delivery teams
Provide full technical handover documentation following successful order award
Remain available for technical clarification during project execution where required
Support continuous improvement of proposal tools, costing methods and technical standards
About You
Degree qualified in Mechanical, Chemical, Energy or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
Experience within industrial engineering, manufacturing, process systems, combustion equipment, thermal systems or energy sectors
Previous experience in applications engineering, proposals, technical sales support or customer-facing engineering roles highly desirable
Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret technical specifications
Comfortable communicating technical solutions to both internal teams and customers
Able to manage multiple enquiries and deadlines effectively
CAD exposure beneficial but not essential
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Additional Christmas bonus
12% pension scheme
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
BUPA healthcare plan
Multiple fully funded company team events each year
Structured training and long-term career development
Opportunity to work on global industrial engineering projects
