Tendering Engineer
7 days ago
Ilkeston
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Tendering Engineer to support our directors in producing high-quality proposals across all business verticals. This is a key role in shaping our success pipelinecombining technical expertise, commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in PLC/SCADA control systems, exposure to M&E installations, and a proven track record in producing tenders for engineering projects. You will help develop our tendering processes, prepare professional submissions, and support the wider sales function. Key Responsibilities Tender Production & Management • Monitor tender portals and input opportunities into the CRM., • Produce tenders for minor projects, including:, • Compiling accurate costs, • Developing tender programmes, • Producing final commercial and technical proposals, • Assist directors with larger, more complex tenders., • Respond to structured tender questionnaires, including sections on sustainability, social value, and governance.Documentation & Templates, • Manage and improve standard costing templates., • Maintain and develop proposal templates and supporting documents.Sales & Reporting, • Chair monthly sales meetings., • Maintain the CRM with accurate, up-to-date information., • Prepare monthly and annual sales reports.Administrative & Client Support, • Keep sales documentation organised and easily accessible., • Handle incoming sales enquiries., • Manage client visits., • Minimum HNC in Electrical, Electronic, Software, or related engineering discipline.Skills & Experience, • 510 years experience in a tendering or proposals role., • Solid understanding of PLC/SCADA systems., • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel., • Proficiency in Microsoft Project for programme development., • Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.Why Join Us?, • Opportunity to influence and enhance our tendering and sales processes., • Work across a diverse range of engineering projects., • Collaborative team environment with strong support from leadership. JBRP1_UKTJ