Solutions Engineer - Drive growth & Client Success
Auckland
About Inventive Designs Ltd
Inventive Designs Ltd is a growing engineering and project management firm delivering smart, reliable, and compliant mechanical engineering solutions—both throughout New?Zealand and internationally. We’re known for simplifying complex challenges, acting with integrity, and delivering on time, every time.
Services we offer include, but not limited to:- Piping - Pressurised and non pressurised
- Pressure vessels
- Tanks
- Gantries
- Platforms and walkways
- Stairs and Ladders
- Conveyors
- Fall arrests
- BIM Modelling
- Construction drawings.
Role Overview
You will be instrumental in:- Building and managing a pipeline of projects in industrial and commercial sectors
- Nurturing new client relationships and strengthening existing ones
- Drafting compelling tender submissions, bid documents, and quotations
- Guiding prospective clients through why Inventive Designs is their best choice
- Collaborating with technical teams to ensure quotes are technically sound and aligned with client needs and project feasibility
Location flexible – Auckland, Tauranga, Waikato Central
Key Responsibilities:- Develop targeted project leads and relationships with new and existing clients.
- Compose and deliver technically informed tender responses and quotes.
- Translate engineering processes into clear, customer-centric proposals
- Track quote progress and follow up effectively to close opportunities.
- Coordinate internally to align proposals with technical and commercial requirements.
- Background in engineering
- Experience in client-facing or sales/estimation roles in technical fields
- Strong written communication—capable of producing clear, articulated tender documents
- Customer-focused, professional, integral, and articulate.
- Proactive and self-motivated—able to manage pipelines and follow through on client interactions.
- New?Zealand Permanent Resident or Citizen.
- Be part of a values-driven team that prioritises professionalism, integrity, and timely delivery.
- Be part of a can-do, will-do driven team.
- Play a key role in business growth—your contributions directly shape project success.
- Opportunity for autonomy and initiative in a supportive, solutions-oriented environment.
Summary Table: Job Title Solutions Engineer / Estimator
Location Manukau – We will consider Tauranga and/or WaikatoCentral Core Focus Pipeline development, tenders, client engagement
Ideal Background Technical (engineering), estimation or sales experience
Key Skills Technical writing, client communication, initiative
Eligibility NZ Permanent Resident or Citizen
Why This Role High-impact opportunity in a mission-driven firm
If you are seeking an exciting new role and share a passion for client success, that also blends field work and office work - APPLY via Trade Me Jobs or email your CV and a brief cover letter to: info@inventivedesigns.co.nz.
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