Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
A well-established engineering and services business operating within the commercial heating and cooling sector is seeking an experienced Technical Sales Engineer to support continued growth and operational delivery.
This is a senior, hands-on role combining technical engineering expertise, sales development and project management, working closely with the local Branch Manager and wider operational teams.
The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, managing customer relationships and overseeing engineering projects from enquiry through to completion. The position offers a high degree of autonomy and responsibility within a stable and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across:
* Engineering projects and installations
* Planned maintenance contracts
* Service and reactive works
* Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
* Respond to technical enquiries, including system design and equipment selection.
* Prepare and submit accurate quotations and supporting documentation.
* Manage projects from enquiry to completion, ensuring quality, profitability and customer satisfaction.
* Procure equipment, services and subcontractors in a cost-effective manner.
* Coordinate engineering teams and subcontractors to ensure efficient project delivery.
* Monitor project performance and provide regular activity and management reports.
* Ensure compliance with company management systems, procedures and values.
* Actively promote training, development and a strong team culture.
* Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety policies.
* Prepare and implement site safety files, risk assessments and method statements.
* Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental performance.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
* Engineering background with strong technical capability.
* Mechanical, electrical, gas or heating qualifications advantageous.
* Experience within a contracting or engineering environment.
* Commercially aware with proven customer-facing experience.
* Competent user of IT systems (Mac & PC), including Word and Excel.
* Good understanding of health, safety and environmental standards.
* Full, clean UK driving licence.
Personal Attributes
* Professional, motivated and well presented.
* Proactive, flexible and self-driven.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent organisational and time management ability.
* Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Takes ownership and accountability for high-quality project outcomes.
A competitive salary package is on offer, along with genuine long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing engineering business