Job Title: Senior Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time  

Our client is a global engineering business with multiple sites in the North East. They are currently looking for a Senior Technical Sales Engineer to be based at their site in Newcastle on a permanent basis.  

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong design engineering experience who also enjoys working closely with customers, leading bids, and producing accurate costings.

As the Senior Technical Sales Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping proposals, understanding complex customer requirements, and helping to secure new business.  

Culture and Company

Our client is a leading North East Engineering business. They are proud to invest in the development and knowledge of their current and future employees, offering a brilliant benefits scheme.  

The Role – Senior Technical Sales Engineer

In this position, you will:

• Lead the technical elements of sales proposals, including bid preparation and cost estimations.
• Translate customer requirements into clear, accurate technical solutions.
• Work closely with engineering teams to define concept designs and ensure proposals are feasible, competitive, and commercially sound.
• Support customer discussions, providing expert guidance and presenting technical information confidently.

About You We’re looking for a Senior Technical Sales Engineer with:

• Strong mechanical design engineering experience (senior level preferred).
• Proven capability in bid development and cost estimation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across technical and commercial teams.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to engage with customers at all levels.

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Senior Technical Sales Engineer role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.