Zeeco is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, renowned for our expertise in designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced burners, incinerators, and environmental control systems. Serving a wide array of industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power generation, we deliver innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Proposal Engineer to support our growing portfolio of fired equipment installation projects across the oil & gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors within our new Construction team for Global Field Services. In this role you will be responsible for developing highquality technical and commercial proposals, supporting site surveys across the EMEA region, and collaborating with internal engineering teams and local contractors to define detailed scopes of work.

This role combines officebased engineering with fieldbased assessments and offers the opportunity to work on innovative, safetycritical projects within a global organisation.

Key responsibilities:

Proposal Development

• Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals for fired equipment installations, upgrades, and refurbishments (burners, flares, incinerators, combustion systems).
• Interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, and project requirements to produce clear, compliant, and competitive offers.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and project management teams to gather accurate cost estimates across mechanical, civil, and E&I disciplines.
• Develop installation methodologies, execution strategies, and proposallevel schedules.
• Ensure all proposals meet Zeeco standards, industry regulations, and customer expectations.

Site Surveys & Scope Development

• Conduct site surveys, equipment assessments, and constructability reviews across the EMEA region.
• Identify installation constraints, interfaces, and local requirements.
• Engage with local contractors to obtain budgetary pricing for civil, mechanical, and E&I works.
• Produce detailed survey reports and develop accurate scopes of work based on real site conditions.

Technical Coordination

• Work closely with Zeeco engineering teams to ensure proposed solutions are technically robust.
• Support customers with technical clarifications, prebid discussions, and proposal presentations.
• Provide engineering input during handover from proposal phase to project execution when required.

Commercial & Administrative

• Maintain accurate proposal documentation, cost buildups, and commercial assumptions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal tools, templates, and cost databases.
• Assist in developing strategies to improve proposal win rates and overall responsiveness.

Skills & experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Construction, or equivalent industry experience.
• Background in the oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy sectors—ideally with fired equipment, combustion systems, or plant installation projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, civil, and E&I installation practices.
• Experience preparing technical and commercial proposals or working in a project engineering role with estimating responsibilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, layouts, and specifications.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Full UK valid driving licence.
• Willingness to travel by Air, boat, car, helicopter as required based on business needs.

Why join Zeeco?

At Zeeco, we value our employees and are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth, see below some of the great things we offer:

• BUPA, Medicash, Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.
• 12% Employer contribution to company pension scheme to help you plan confidently for the future.
• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) so you can recharge and maintain a healthy work–life balance.
• Life insurance for added peace of mind.
• Professional growth opportunities, including training, development, and the chance to work alongside worldclass engineering teams.
• A supportive, safetydriven culture where your expertise is valued and your voice matters.
• Regular social events to have fun, and enjoy team camaraderie and to promote and protect our culture.
• Global project exposure, working across Europe and the Middle East with industryleading technology.

This role combines technical engineering insight, commercial awareness, and handson site engagement. If you enjoy turning complex requirements into clear, competitive solutions, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.