Application Engineer

Job description

Visum Recruitment has the pleasure of representing our client, a bespoke supplier of solutions for the wastewater industry.

Application Engineer Job Overview

The Senior Application Engineer will take a lead role in the selection, preparation, and delivery of

quotations for bespoke, large-scale equipment. The role requires ensuring proposals are

delivered at the required margin and within agreed timescales, alongside providing high-level

technical support and contributing to commercial decision-making. This position demands extensive technical expertise and the ability to confidently handle complex client requests, while working effectively to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Take Lead the selection of bespoke equipment based on customer specifications, utilizing advanced equipment selection software and technical data.
• Take ownership of the preparation and delivery of accurate, detailed, and commercially viable quotations for large-scale systems, ensuring all information aligns with customer requirements and company objectives.
• Work within strict deadlines to ensure estimates and quotations are provided to customers on time, meeting all business KPIs.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the quotation process, producing system curves, calculating pipe friction losses, and ensuring the technical integrity of proposals.
• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering teams to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and translated into feasible, cost-effective solutions.
• Support the Commercial Manager in making key decisions regarding pricing, margin, and project scope, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Utilize selection software and in-house tools to deliver optimal technical solutions.

Applications Engineer - Qualifications & Skills

• HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong experience in preparing and delivering quotations for custom-engineered products, with a focus on large-scale, complex systems.
• Familiarity with commercial terms and conditions and a proven ability to manage the financial aspects of proposals.
• Experience in the wastewater industry or similar sectors, including a solid understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Proven experience working within an ISO quality system and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office, with excellent attention to detail in all technical and commercial documentation

Applications Engineer - Salary & Benefits

• Salary £52k
• Bonus scheme

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bedford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English