Engineering Tendering Lead

Luton Bennett; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Life assurance

EAP

Career development

Job summary

Luton Bennett in Ipswich is seeking a Tendering Manager (Engineer / Proposals / BIDS) to lead the tendering process for bespoke engineering solutions. You will prepare tenders, proposals and pricing schedules working with a four-person sales team, with potential to progress into leadership.

The role requires an engineering background, experience in tendering/bids and proficiency with Microsoft Office; a strong eye for costings and risk management is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in tendering-focused role within an engineering environment.
• Proven ability to prepare tenders, proposals and pricing schedules.
• Strong reading of customer specifications, drawings and tender documents.
• Cost estimation aligned with company margins and guidelines.
• Experience managing BID deadlines and supporting negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of tenders, technical proposals and pricing schedules for bespoke engineering solutions.
• Interpret customer specifications, drawings and tender documents.
• Confirmation of compliance and identification of risks.
• Produce clear cost estimates, aligning with company margins and commercial guidelines.
• Management of BID deadlines and support negotiations and project management.

Skills

Tendering experience

Engineering background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Luton Bennett in Ipswich is seeking a Tendering Manager (Engineer / Proposals / BIDS) to lead the tendering process for bespoke engineering solutions. You will prepare tenders, proposals and pricing schedules working with a four-person sales team, with potential to progress into leadership.

The role requires an engineering background, experience in tendering/bids and proficiency with Microsoft Office; a strong eye for costings and risk management is essential.