[Hiring] POD Electrical Proposals Manager @Rehlko

Role Description

At Rehlko, you will have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proposal Development:
  • Prepare and deliver technically accurate and commercially competitive proposals for POD solutions.
  • Review customer enquiries, specifications, tender documentation, and technical requirements.
  • Develop proposal solutions that meet customer expectations while aligning with company capabilities and commercial objectives.
  • Produce clear and professional technical submissions, scopes of supply, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure all proposals are submitted within agreed timescales and customer deadlines.
• Technical Support:
  • Provide technical guidance and expertise throughout the sales and bid process.
  • Liaise with engineering, operations, procurement, and commercial teams to develop complete and compliant solutions.
  • Support customer discussions and technical clarification meetings where required.
  • Ensure all proposed solutions comply with relevant standards, regulations, and company requirements.
• Commercial Support:
  • Assist in the development of pricing strategies and commercial evaluations.
  • Support risk assessment activities associated with proposals and contracts.
  • Ensure proposals achieve the appropriate balance between competitiveness, risk management, and profitability.
  • Work closely with the sales team to support opportunity qualification and bid/no-bid decisions.
• Bid Management:
  • Coordinate multiple proposal activities simultaneously, managing priorities to meet customer and business requirements.
  • Monitor proposal progress and ensure key stakeholders deliver required inputs within agreed timescales.
  • Maintain proposal records, documentation, and associated reporting within company systems.
  • Participate in proposal reviews and approval processes.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Capture and communicate lessons learned from successful and unsuccessful bids.
  • Analyse market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activity to support future proposal development.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal processes, tools, and documentation.
  • Support the development of standardised proposal templates and best practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Proposal Engineer, Applications Engineer, Bid Engineer, Sales Engineer, or similar technical-commercial role.
• Strong understanding of engineered solutions within industrial, power generation, energy, construction, or related sectors.
• Experience preparing technical and commercial proposals for complex customer requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costing principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Requirements

• Experience working with modular, packaged, or POD-based solutions.
• Knowledge of power generation systems, switchgear, data centre infrastructure, energy solutions, or associated technologies.
• Previous experience working within project sales environments.
• Understanding of contract reviews, risk management, and tender processes.
• Degree or HNC/HND qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Work-life flexibility.
• Recognition and rewards.
• Development and career opportunities.
• A safe and inclusive workplace.