Internal Proposals Engineer

The Internal Proposals Engineer supports the preparation and management of technical and commercial sales proposals for process instrumentation solutions. The role involves interpreting customer requirements, coordinating with internal stakeholders, developing accurate and compliant proposals, and managing opportunities through ABB systems. Success in this position requires strong technical understanding, attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This role offers opportunities for professional growth while contributing to continuous improvement and business success.

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day. 

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Interpret and understand technical inquiry documents from customers.

• Engage confidently with customers to gather information required for proposal development.

• Create tailored technical and commercial proposals aligned to customer requirements, industry needs, and product capabilities.

• Utilize ABB’s internal tools to configure products and determine pricing.

• Collaborate with factories, sales teams, service departments, technical teams, support functions, and third parties as required.

• Obtain compliant quotations from ABB businesses and third-party suppliers.

• Develop accurate cost models to support proposals.

• Log, track, and manage opportunities using ABB systems and tools.

• Ensure proposals comply with internal governance requirements and support business profitability through appropriate commercial terms and conditions.

• Review received orders and facilitate project handover where necessary.

• Support documentation control processes associated with major projects.

Work model: hybrid {#LI-hybrid} from our St Neots location

• Strong background in instrumentation and/or process control within water, industrial, or other process industries.

• Experience supporting technical solutions for end users across sectors such as Water, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Food & Beverage, Metals, Cement, Power, Utilities, and Energy.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple proposals and deadlines simultaneously.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Understanding of corporate governance, commercial requirements, and compliance standards.

• Positive and professional work ethic.

• Interest in engineering, sales, and commercial processes.

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Competitive salary

• 25 days annual  leave plus bank holidays

• Competitive contributory pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)

• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Generous employee referral scheme

• Generous bonus scheme

For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

The Measurement & Analytics Division is among the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers, working at the heart of industrial digital transformation. The Measurement & Analytics Division’s portfolio consists of analyzers measuring compositions of gases and liquids; instrumentation measuring process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level; force measurement solutions measuring parameters such as flatness, thickness, and tension; and advanced digital solutions for device management, device health check and predictive maintenance. The Measurement & Analytics Division serves key industries such as oil and gas, chemical, water and wastewater, power, hydrogen, batteries, as well as the marine industry. The Division enables the optimization of industrial processes by providing and analyzing data collected from sensing and smart measurement devices. Parameters such as emission levels and production inputs are measured by providing ‘before’ and ‘after’ values, enabling efficient operations and environmental sustainability through measurement.  

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. 
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