Mechanical & Electrical Proposals Engineer

FME is a professional, family-owned engineering company specialising in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA) solutions for the Water and Wastewater industry with offices worldwide including Newry, Malta and New York. With a reputation for quality, innovation, and integrity, FME supports private contractors and major infrastructure clients including Irish Water and NI Water. We are committed to developing our people and providing exciting opportunities for young professionals to grow within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and professional individual to join our Engineering Sales & Estimating Team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career with a progressive MEICA engineering company operating across the Water and Wastewater sectors.

Location: Newry Head Office (hybrid working option available)

Reports To: Director for Sales & Business Development

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare technical designs, costings, and formal bid submissions for water and wastewater projects.
• Interpret client specifications, drawings, and documentation to ensure compliant and competitive tenders.
• Price contracts, direct sales, and service enquiries across a range of project scales.
• Attend client meetings and site visits to support tender preparation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal engineering teams.
• Develop detailed cost analysis spreadsheets and activity schedules.
• Compile documentation and technical submissions for PQQs and tenders.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental considerations are addressed in proposals.
• Support smooth handover of successful bids to project delivery teams.
• Contribute to internal review meetings and continuous improvement of tender performance.

Additional Responsibilities (depending on experience)

• Participate in the Integrated Management System (IMS) team to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Assist in business development activities, identifying new opportunities across Ireland.
• Support large framework submissions and client relationship management.
• Collaborate with major framework clients to ensure consistent service delivery.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent 3rd-level qualification in Engineering, Surveying, or a related field an advantage.
• Ideally some exposure to Mechanical & Electrical disciplines through coursework, placement, or prior experience preferably in the Water / Wastewater Industry.
• Strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM software.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of ISO management standards (9001, 14001, is an advantage.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks within deadlines.

Employee Benefits

• Salary will be competitive and based on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• 33 days of annual leave, plus an additional day for every 5 years of continuous service.
• Health and Well-being Plan.
• Free on-site parking.
• Comprehensive employee training and development programme.
• 37.5-hour working week with early finish every Friday at 3:00pm.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings to our team. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs

Apply Now

If you are passionate about engineering and eager to develop your career within a respected family-owned company, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV to our recruitment team to apply at

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,500.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Work Location: In person