Sales Engineering Manager
hace 6 días
London
Role: Sales Engineering Manager (Mechanical Bias) Location: Central London Employment Type: Full-time, permanent, on-site Salary: £95,000 - £100,000 We’re working with a specialist contractor operating within critical environments, delivering full-scope design, build and infrastructure solutions across complex projects. They’re now looking to bring in a Sales Engineering Manager to lead the front-end engineering function - someone who can take ownership of technical solutioning, pre-construction, and commercial input across bids and client engagements. This role leans heavily toward mechanical systems, so a strong background in cooling and associated infrastructure is key. That said, you’ll still need to understand how everything ties together across the wider M&E and data centre ecosystem. What you’ll be doing: • Leading the technical and engineering input across bids, tenders, and early-stage opportunities, • Translating client requirements into robust, deliverable technical solutions, • Owning the pre-construction phase - including design input, estimation, and bid strategy, • Producing and reviewing proposals, technical submissions, and supporting documentation, • Carrying out take-offs, BOQs, and labour build-ups to support accurate pricing, • Driving value engineering and alternative solutions to improve both cost and deliverability, • Acting as the technical lead in client meetings, design reviews, and bid presentations, • Managing supplier and subcontractor engagement during tender stages, • Supporting handover into delivery teams, ensuring scope and design intent are clear Technical focus: This role is mechanically led, with a strong emphasis on: • Cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, chilled water, DX, free cooling), • HVAC and thermal management within critical environments, • Integration with electrical systems (LV distribution, UPS, generators), • Coordination with wider infrastructure including containment, cabling, and white space fit-out What they’re looking for: • Strong background in mechanical engineering, ideally within critical or complex environments, • Proven experience across design, estimation, and pre-construction, • Experience in a sales engineering, bid, or solutions role, • Ability to take ownership of technical proposals from concept through to submission, • Solid commercial awareness - understanding pricing, risk, and margins, • Experience engaging with clients, consultants, and internal delivery teams, • Comfortable reviewing drawings and producing technical documentation Ideal background: • Mechanical bias within M&E contracting or building services, • Experience working on large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects, • Data centre experience is beneficial, but not essential, • Candidates from sectors such as pharma, industrial, manufacturing, or other complex environments will also be considered