Technical Sales Engineer

  • WR Engineering
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Technical Sales Engineer

Environmental Technology Air Quality Monitoring

I'm currently partnering with a fast-growing environmental technology business at the forefront of air quality monitoring and intelligent environmental sensing solutions. We are seeking a commercially driven Technical Sales Engineer to support continued growth across the UK.

This role will suit someone with experience in environmental monitoring, air quality systems, instrumentation, IoT sensor networks, or smart city technologies, who can combine technical credibility with consultative sales capability.



The Opportunity

You will play a key role in driving revenue growth by identifying, qualifying and converting opportunities across sectors such as:

  • Local Authorities & Government

  • Environmental Consultancies

  • Construction & Infrastructure

  • Industrial & Manufacturing

  • Smart Cities & Urban Development

  • Transport & Highways

You will act as the technical and commercial interface between customers and internal engineering teams, ensuring solutions meet regulatory, operational and environmental requirements.



Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within the environmental monitoring sector

  • Deliver technical demonstrations of air quality and environmental sensor solutions

  • Conduct pre-sales technical assessments and solution scoping

  • Prepare technical proposals, quotations and tender responses (RFP/RFI/PQQ)

  • Provide regulatory and compliance guidance relating to environmental standards

  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospect to order

  • Maintain CRM accuracy and provide sales forecasting reports

  • Attend trade shows, environmental forums and industry events

  • Build and maintain long-term strategic customer relationships



What We're Looking For

  • Experience in technical sales within:

    • Air quality monitoring

    • Environmental instrumentation

    • Gas detection / pollution monitoring

    • IoT sensor networks

    • Environmental data systems

  • Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance frameworks

  • Ability to translate complex technical data into commercial value

  • Experience engaging with public sector and industrial clients

  • Strong presentation and demonstration skills

  • Self-motivated, target-driven and comfortable working autonomously

A background in engineering, environmental science, instrumentation, or a related technical discipline is highly desirable.



Why This Role?

  • Work within a purpose-driven sector addressing climate, pollution and sustainability challenges

  • High visibility role with direct impact on revenue growth

  • Exposure to smart infrastructure and emerging environmental technologies

  • Opportunity to influence product development through market feedback

WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.