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TK Elevator

Dec 14

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Engineering
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in Engineering, CAD proficiency, lift system knowledge, strong communication skills, project management abilities, teamwork, and a focus on safety and personal development.
  • You will design solutions, provide costing, liaise with clients and teams, conduct surveys, prepare proposals, ensure compliance, and support the sales team throughout the tender process.

Requirements

  • Good knowledge of the Construction and Elevator Industry
  • Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and design software.
  • Strong understanding of lift systems and safety standards.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Strong commercial and technical skills with a high degree of self-confidence
  • Organisational skills to co-ordinate internal and external key stakeholders in the tender bid process
  • A team player to enable excellent departmental collaboration
  • Customer relationship management skills and experience
  • The ability to use your initiative and work well with others
  • Positive attitude and receptive to change
  • The ability to self-assess and take ownership of personal development
  • An advocate for H&S regulations in the workplace
  • Experience in CAD (BIM preferable)

Responsibilities

  • Provide design advice and assistance using our internal configuration and pricing tool.
  • Provide unit costing advice and budget prices.
  • Read and annotate consultants, architects and main contractors’ specifications and scope documents.
  • Able to read, interpret and understand clients architectural and structural design drawings.
  • Utilising the TKE configuration and pricing tool to provide factory costings for incorporation into a tender package.
  • Supporting TKE Procurement Team in preparing quotation documentation for obtaining specific local UK supplied materials from our approved list of specialist vendors.
  • Liaison and communication with our UK Design Centre team and installation teams to ensure that bespoke design and installation requirements are captured and costed.
  • Attending client meetings as a representative of the company’s tender delivery team supporting the Sales Manager and TKE team.
  • Supporting Sales Team with co-ordination and completion of project specific client tender deliverables documentation.
  • Full support of the bid post tender through to win / loss in collaboration with the Sales Manager and TKE team.
  • Review of Sales Managers ‘As Sold’ documentation to ensure that all costs have been captured prior to booking.
  • Balancing of cost forecasts to “As Sold” documentation and TKE internal order configuration tools.
  • Supporting the order booking team with correct documentation.
  • Responsible for supporting the Sales Team pre-tender with onsite surveys, where it is required for Full Replacement Projects.
  • Acting as the ‘go-between’ for NI (Sales and Ops) Team and TKE factories.
  • Accountable for the maintenance of UK NI Sharepoint and documenting system.
  • Work closely and support Head of Sales and Head on Operations with reporting, forecasting and attending ‘level-up’ meetings where required.
  • Conduct site surveys and feasibility assessments.
  • Prepare technical drawings and proposals.
  • Ensure compliance with EN81-20/50, harmonised standards and UK regulations.
  • Collaborate with sales team to develop competitive quotations.
  • Liaise with clients and in house installation teams.
  • Provide technical support during project execution for Op's team.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Sales Design Engineer in New Installations?

The primary responsibilities include providing design advice and costing support, reading and interpreting specifications and design drawings, liaising with internal departments and external suppliers, attending client meetings, preparing technical drawings, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required, along with good knowledge of the Construction and Elevator Industry.

Is proficiency in any specific software necessary for this role?

Yes, proficiency in AutoCAD and design software is required.

What skills are essential for a successful Sales Design Engineer?

Essential skills include strong communication and negotiation skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, strong commercial and technical skills, organizational skills for coordinating stakeholders, and customer relationship management experience.

Are there any specific standards or regulations I need to be familiar with?

Yes, candidates should have a strong understanding of lift systems, safety standards, and compliance with EN81-20/50, harmonized standards, and UK regulations.

What kind of support will I provide during the project execution?

You will provide technical support to the Operations team during project execution.

Is experience in CAD or BIM preferable for this job?

Yes, experience in CAD is required and BIM experience is preferable.

How many holiday days do employees get?

Employees receive 34 days of holiday, which includes bank holidays.

What kind of development opportunities does this role offer?

The role encourages self-assessment and personal development and provides opportunities to work closely with senior management for reporting and forecasting.

Are there employee benefits offered besides salary?

Yes, benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, subsidized gym memberships, and various salary sacrifice benefits among others.

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TK Elevator

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of €8.5 billion in fiscal year 2021/2022. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.