Graduate Tendering Engineer: Build Winning Proposals

ABB; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Internal mobility & mentoring

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral scheme

Job summary

ABB Motion is seeking a graduate or early-career Tendering Engineer in Warrington. You will support technical and commercial proposals, review customer specs, and help develop cost estimates for ABB Motion Service opportunities.

You will collaborate with engineering, sales, project and service teams to gather bid information, ensuring timely, accurate submissions while developing your technical and commercial knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Recent graduate or early-career engineer interested in tendering, sales support, or commercial engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret technical information.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn, take ownership, and drive improvement.
• Strong organisational skills; manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of electric motors, drives, or industrial automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for ABB Motion Service opportunities.
• Review customer enquiries, specifications, and project requirements with experienced team members.
• Assist in developing cost estimates, quotations, and tender submissions balancing customer needs with business objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, project and service teams to gather bid information.
• Ensure proposals are accurate, professionally presented and submitted on time.
• Participate in technical discussions and customer meetings where appropriate.
• Maintain tender documentation, opportunity records, and internal systems for reporting.
• Continuously develop technical, commercial, and industry knowledge through training and mentoring.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABB Motion is seeking a graduate or early-career Tendering Engineer in Warrington. You will support technical and commercial proposals, review customer specs, and help develop cost estimates for ABB Motion Service opportunities.

You will collaborate with engineering, sales, project and service teams to gather bid information, ensuring timely, accurate submissions while developing your technical and commercial knowledge.