Sales Engineer – Civils and Drainage

MARSHALLS LLC

Sales Engineer providing technical expertise and solutions for drainage products in the UK. Collaborating with stakeholders to convert sales opportunities within the Civils & Drainage market.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £32,000 - £38,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical expertise in reading and interpreting construction drawings, combined with a proactive sales approach to identify and convert opportunities. Excels in managing multiple projects while delivering exceptional customer service and achieving growth targets.

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Construction Drawing InterpretationEstimator ExperienceProactive Sales ExperienceCRM System ProficiencyCommercial Mindset

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Hard Skills

Material Take-OffsQuotation PreparationValue-Engineered SolutionsSales Target AchievementTechnical Support

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCustomer-FocusedProblem-SolvingHighly OrganisedTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Heavy Goods ManufacturingConstructionCivilsDrainageMarket Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify sales opportunities early and drive them through to quotation and conversion.
Review technical drawings and produce accurate material take-offs.
Prepare competitive, accurate quotations to win and retain business.
Provide expert product and technical support throughout the sales process.
Proactively generate and develop project opportunities within the C&D channel.
Use strong commercial awareness to maximise sales and profitability.
Collaborate across teams to secure, defend and successfully deliver projects.
Manage multiple opportunities effectively, ensuring excellent customer service and follow-up.
Combine technical expertise and sales focus to achieve growth targets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications is essential
Previous Estimator experience is highly desirable
Proven success in a proactive, team‑based sales environment (Sales experience from heavy goods manufacturing / construction/ civils and drainage highly desirable)
Confident generating and converting opportunities through outbound activity
Commercial mindset with the ability to identify value‑engineered solutions
Excellent communication skills across customers and internal teams
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Customer‑focused, with strong problem‑solving and resolution skills
Comfortable working to targets and planning activity to deliver results
Accurate and disciplined use of CRM systems at project level
Good awareness of competitors, products and market trends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sales Bonus Scheme
Guaranteed Christmas holidays
Development opportunities
34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays)
Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
Family leave policies (Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption) available from your very first day of employment
5% employer matched pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products
Retailer discounts
Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind
Share purchase scheme
Life assurance