Job Title: Pre-Order Proposal Engineer Location: Clevedon, Somerset, UK. Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent (Hybrid Working – Minimum 3 Days in Office) About Us: Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a global leader in water management solutions. With over 40 years of engineering excellence, we support municipal, industrial, and construction customers to improve water processes, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. Serving customers in more than 40 countries through a network of 80 distribution partners, we’re part of CRH Infrastructure Products and are proud to lead the way in innovation, sustainability, and safety within the water sector. Role Overview: We’re looking for a proactive and team-oriented Pre-Order Proposal Engineer to join our internal sales team. This is a fast-paced, customer-focused role responsible for producing accurate design proposals and quotations for Hydro-Brake Flow Controls. Ideal candidates will come from a water or manufacturing background, be confident handling technical product queries, and enjoy collaborating closely with internal teams and external clients. Skills & Attributes: • Previous experience in internal sales, ideally in the water or manufacturing industry. • Basic technical understanding, including the ability to interpret and calculate flow rates, head, and system sizing (e.g., understanding how water pressure and volume affect product selection). • Strong numeracy skills with the ability to apply basic calculations to support accurate quoting. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confident and professional approach. • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. • A team player who collaborates well across departments. • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. • General IT competency; experience with CRM systems is an advantage. • Valid driver’s licence. Key Responsibilities: • Respond promptly to incoming enquiries via phone, email, and web regarding stormwater management products. • Produce technical designs, proposals, and accurate quotations based on customer requirements. • Apply basic engineering knowledge to interpret and calculate flow rate, head, and sizing requirements. • Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery details with customers. • Ensure proposals are delivered in a timely and professional manner. • Maintain and update CRM/NAV systems with accurate sales and proposal information. • Collaborate closely with other team members, including Engineering and Sales, to ensure customer satisfaction. • Comply with relevant legislation and standards including the Health and Safety at Work Act and BS EN ISO 9001. Benefits: Pension 2 x Life Assurance Sick Pay Employee Referral Scheme Mental Health First Aiders Minimum 25 days holiday Bank Holidays Flu Jabs