Tendering Lead

Quartzelec Limited; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider in Rugby is seeking an experienced Tendering Lead to manage the end-to-end tender process for high-quality tenders and quotations. The role involves coordinating technical and commercial inputs, ensuring bids are competitive and submitted on time, and identifying potential risks. Ideal candidates will have relevant tendering experience, strong organizational skills, and a good understanding of the engineering industry. The company offers a supportive work environment that values collaboration and improvement.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension & life assurance (4x salary)

Enhanced annual leave + bank holidays

Paid maternity & paternity leave

EV/Hybrid charging points

Employee Assistance Programme & perks platform

Qualifications

• Experience in tendering or commercial support within an engineering or industrial environment.
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness, including contract terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tenders and quotations from bid/no-bid through to submission.
• Coordinate technical, commercial, and financial inputs and approvals.
• Support pricing strategies using market insight and bid performance data.

Skills

Tendering experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Graduate, HND/HNC or equivalent

Job description

Quartzelec is a leading independent engineering service provider with over 600 employees and £90m+ turnover, specialising in contracting, rotating machine services, and high-voltage maintenance. With 100+ years of engineering heritage, we are trusted for our technical expertise, strong safety culture, and commitment to excellence.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Tendering Lead to support our Rugby Business Units and Sales Team in delivering high-quality tenders and quotations.

This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end tender process, coordinating technical and commercial inputs, and ensuring bids are accurate, compliant, and competitive. You’ll work closely with Sales, Business Managers, and Project Teams to drive bid quality and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tenders and quotations from bid / no-bid through to submission
• Coordinate technical, commercial, and financial inputs and approvals
• Support pricing strategies using market insight and bid performance data
• Ensure tenders are accurate, professional, compliant, and submitted on time
• Identify and communicate commercial, financial, and technical risks
• Maintain CRM and tender reporting to support forecasting
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Ensure effective handover to Project Teams

Skills & Experience

• Experience in tendering or commercial support within an engineering or industrial environment
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness, including contract terms and conditions
• Graduate, HND/HNC, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of rotating machines or related engineering services (desirable)
• Salary sacrifice pension & life assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced annual leave + bank holidays
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• EV/Hybrid charging points
• Employee Assistance Programme & perks platform

Join a business that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement—where your contribution makes a real impact and your career can grow.

Closing Date

TBC