Apprentice Sales Engineer at JLL in Swinton, England, United Kingdom

Apprentice Sales Engineer Location: Swinton, GBR The Hall & Kay way… it’s a people thing. At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the lifetime value of a project. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK’s most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction. We are excited to open applications for our 2026 Apprenticeship program. If you’re looking to start your career, Hall & Kay is the perfect professional home. At Hall & Kay and JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing facilities and maintenance initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you’ll be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at Hall & Kay and JLL! Apprentice Sales Engineer Summary of Role You will work within the main contracts sales and estimating team and will work alongside the Sales/Proposals manager.  You will be working on new large projects such as office/commercial developments, infrastructure and data centres. Over the course of your apprenticeship, you will work with various members of the team being shown how to develop technical solutions for our customers, develop tender estimates and how to generate tender submissions. What you will be doing Reviewing and responding to enquiries sent allocated to you including updating our CRM system Goldvision. Reviewing and developing technical specifications and begin developing the proposal based on customer deadlines. Reviewing customer specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and other project documentation to produce an accurate quotation. Liaising with the design engineers, project management team and leadership to gain technical input into the quotation. Analysing level of risk associated with financial, technical elements of the project. Producing and submitting quotations to customers/clients. Progressing submitted quotations to obtain client feedback & prepare win/loss KPIs and lessons learnt. Professionally interacting with our customers either through email, telephone or site visits to further client satisfaction & increase sales opportunities. Desired Skills, Qualities, and Experience (all essential): Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. A grade 5 in Maths is required for this role. A creative approach with the ability to maintain and develop positive customer relationships. Competent numerical skills. Organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities. Attention to detail and efficiency. Proven IT skills with experience of MS office packages (essential) and aptitude to learn Autocad or Autocad view products. Ability to work independently and autonomously as well as an effective team player in a close knit and highly successful team With training, develop the confidence to present proposals to clients face to face or remote (essential). There is a minimum age requirement of 18 years old A Full UK Driving Licence What you can expect in return Competitive Salary 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Contributory company pension scheme Life Assurance 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 16.40, Friday 8.45 – 4pm) About the apprenticeship You will be studying towards a Engineering Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship at Trafford College, WA14 5PQ When not studying, you will work alongside our experienced Engineers delivering a real project engineering role.  You may be expected to travel to different sites within a geographical region. You will need to manage your time and commitments well to ensure that you are able to complete your assignments whilst delivering a highly valued role. In addition to developing your core skills, you will be expected to support and carry out additional activities across our projects and service delivery. This may include project site assessments, supporting project documentation, assisting with technical surveys, and contributing to project planning and coordination activities. These responsibilities will provide valuable hands-on experience across the full spectrum of project delivery while contributing to overall project success and will complement your technical development as you progress through the apprenticeship program Important Information: GRADES: You will be required to provide your GCSE Grades prior to selection for the Assessment Centre & Interview The assessment centre for this programme will take place on Thursday 16th July Role Start Date: September 2026 Note: You may be required to complete a DBS check, at either basic or enhanced level, depending on the location you will be working in. Location: On-site –Swinton, GBR At Hall & Kay, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing. Please note: You may be required to undertake a DBS check as part of your job role at Hall & Kay. How to apply Please submit a tailored CV detailing your experience relevant to this role. Additional Company information What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call ‘the Hall & Kay way’.…it’s a people thing. Put simply, we know we can achieve more when we work as a team – with clients, with the communities we serve and in our own business. Our people create safety every single day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to the challenges presented to them. It’s our people that make us trusted to deliver. Find outmore about us and what our people say about us.