Applications Engineer

WARTENS UK; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Applications Engineer (Tendering) to join their dynamic team. This role combines engineering expertise with client engagement, offering a chance to influence automation projects significantly. You will work closely with project managers and sales teams to prepare competitive tenders, ensuring all client specifications are met. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working options and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and health support. If you are eager to contribute to a forward-thinking environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health Shield Employee Assistance Scheme

Discretionary Bonus

Vinci Share Scheme

EV Car Purchase Scheme

Company pension scheme

Death in Service Insurance

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Proven experience in tendering, ideally in automation.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients throughout the tendering process.
• Analyze project requirements and provide detailed cost estimates.

Skills

Tendering Experience

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Project Risk Assessment

Cost Estimation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley Systems

Siemens Control Systems

Job description

Nottingham, United Kingdom | Posted on 01/05/2025

Job Title: Applications Engineer (Tendering)

Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, Flexible Hours

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Applications Engineer (Tendering) to join our dynamic team. In this customer-focused role, you will be pivotal in the project lifecycle, working closely with the business to create tenders, direct sourcing, and collaborating with Project Managers. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your engineering knowledge with a customer-facing role, offering the chance to contribute directly to the success of automation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Communication: Engage with clients throughout the tendering process, addressing any queries and ensuring all specifications are clearly understood.

Cost Estimation: Analyze project requirements and provide accurate and detailed cost estimates.

Technical Understanding: Understand client specifications and translate them into effective, technical proposals.

Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks in the project and work proactively to mitigate them.

Tender Preparation: Work closely with the sales and engineering teams to prepare competitive, accurate, and timely tender submissions.

Requirements:

Engineering Background: A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Experience in Tendering: Proven experience in tendering, ideally in automation, though other engineering project experience will be considered.

Technical Expertise: Knowledge of Automation systems, particularly Allen Bradley and Siemens industrial control systems.

Attention to Detail: Strong ability to analyze complex project requirements and create precise, detailed proposals.

Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Willingness to Learn: A proactive approach to acquiring new skills and knowledge in the automation field.

What We Offer:

Salary Range: £50,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience).

Holiday Package: 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.

Health and Wellbeing: Health Shield Employee Assistance Scheme.

Bonus and Benefits: Discretionary Bonus, Vinci Share Scheme (6-month qualifying period), and EV Car Purchase Scheme (6-month qualifying period).

Pension: Company pension scheme with matched contributions up to 7%.

Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working options available after the probationary period.

Other Benefits: Death in Service Insurance.

Note: This position is open only to candidates currently residing in the UK.

If you are passionate about the automation industry and have the skills to drive tendering and client engagement, we’d love to hear from you.