Job Description

Lead Proposals Engineer – Southern Region (Kent & Sussex)

Location: Southern Region (Kent & Sussex)

Sector: Water & Environmental Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working Available

A confidential and highly regarded Engineering business in the water sector is seeking a skilled Proposals Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical Engineering background) to join their expanding delivery team.

This organisation is responsible for a major programme of works for a regional water utility provider, delivering essential infrastructure to maintain and enhance water supply and wastewater treatment facilities across Kent and Sussex.

This is a key opportunity for an experienced Proposals or Project professional to contribute to the development and delivery of high-profile Design & Build projects in a collaborative, safety-first environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely input on constructability from relevant delivery partners
• Collaborate with the Regional Construction Lead to secure and deploy appropriate resources across projects
• Oversee project scope, schedule, financials, risks, quality, and resources within defined tolerances
• Ensure robust adherence to health, safety, and wellbeing procedures, meeting or exceeding regulatory standards
• Engage effectively with stakeholders in line with the overarching communication strategy, ensuring requirements such as permits and consents are met

Candidate Profile:

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or an HND/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with associated vocational training
• Significant experience as a Project Manager or Senior Agent or Proposal Engineer on multidisciplinary Design & Build projects
• Ideally experience of working in the Water Infrastructure sector
• Proven leadership and team coordination skills
• Strong technical background in MEICA works
• Comprehensive understanding of construction contracts and related legal frameworks
• Deep knowledge of current construction techniques and best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, document management systems, and Primavera scheduling software
• Valid CSCS Card
• Demonstrated training in Health & Safety and Environmental management

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement (role dependent)
• Company car or car allowance (role dependent)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to purchase up to 5 additional days)
• Company pension contribution scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and private medical insurance

This is a confidential opportunity to join a forward-thinking joint venture delivering vital infrastructure in the UK water sector. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, please get in touch to discuss your application in confidence

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Proposals Engineers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.