Tendering Engineer & Digital Power Applications

Transfo Services; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions provider in the UK is seeking a proactive Tendering Engineer to manage the full tendering lifecycle. This role entails preparing high-quality bids for Power Monitoring and Automation solutions, supporting sales strategies, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have experience with tendering processes, knowledge of relevant technologies, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits including salary, bonus scheme, and health support.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus scheme

28 days annual leave + public holidays

Pension scheme

Employee share ownership programme

Health & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working with tendering processes and commercial evaluations.
• Knowledge of Power Monitoring Systems, SCADA, and related technologies.
• Understanding of LV and HV electrical distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality, compliant bid and tender responses.
• Review and approve tender pricing and costing estimates.
• Work closely with the external sales team on sales strategies.

Skills

Tendering processes

Power Monitoring Systems

SCADA

Electrical distribution systems

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mission

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Tendering Engineer to join our Digital Power Applications team.

In this role, you will manage the full tendering lifecycle – from reviewing customer enquiries to producing accurate, competitive bids for Power Monitoring, Automation and Digital Power solutions.

You will play a key part in supporting sales strategies, ensuring high quality quotations, and driving strong quotation to order conversion rates.

Responsibilities

Tendering & Quotation Management

• Prepare high quality, compliant bid and tender responses in line with business priorities.
• Review and approve tender pricing and costing estimates, submitting for management approval where required.
• Carry out formal risk assessments on relevant tenders and ensure compliance with internal processes.
• Maintain and update pricing tools, templates and quotation systems to meet market needs.
• Assess incoming enquiries and determine suitability for standard pricing models.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the external sales team to support and execute sales strategies.
• Ensure smooth, accurate handover of accepted orders to project delivery teams.
• Maintain accurate opportunity, quotation and activity records within the CRM system.

Commercial Governance & Issue Resolution

• Apply strong commercial judgement to evaluate tender value, competitiveness and probability of success.
• Proactively address contract related issues that could impact payment or project execution.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with tendering processes and commercial evaluations.
• Knowledge of Power Monitoring Systems, SCADA, Automation, Protection, RTU solutions and related technologies.
• Understanding of LV and HV electrical distribution systems.
• Awareness of market trends, competitor offerings and switchgear technologies.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate and assess business viability.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across cultures and functions.
• Well organised, detail focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (preferred but not essential).
• Additional training in project management, commercial management, contract management or purchasing (advantageous but not required).

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus scheme, 28 days annual leave + public holidays, pension scheme, employee share ownership programme, health & wellbeing support, gym flex, internal mobility opportunities, learning portal and more.

Apply

Please submit an online application to be considered for this position. This position will be posted until filled.

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