Senior Electrical Tendering Engineer

Mitie Group plc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Tendering Engineer (Electrical Network & Infrastructure) to lead tendering, pricing, and proposal delivery for the Customer Network sector in the Midlands.

You will coordinate with design engineers, BD, project managers and the bid team to produce compliant, cost-accurate solutions. Role requires strong leadership, experience in HV/LV installations up to 33kV, and a track record of delivering high-quality estimates in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience within the DNO and non-regulated sectors.
• Proven engineering experience in delivering technical solutions and costings in electrical and civil engineering environments.
• Knowledge of HV & LV installations and switchgear.
• Experience working on systems up to 33kV.
• Strong track record of working in a customer-focused, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead tendering and proposal development, including bid assessments, pricing, supplier engagement, and ensuring all proposals meet technical standards and customer requirements.
• Coordinate and collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Network Engineers, Design Teams, Business Development, Project Managers, and the Bid Team to deliver compliant, cost-accurate solutions.
• Provide leadership and technical support to Tendering Engineers, ensuring high-quality estimates, consistent processes, and ongoing team development.
• Manage risk, governance, and handover activities, including risk assessments, design option reviews, formal project handovers, and lessons-learned reviews.
• Ensure operational compliance and reporting, completing required documentation, maintaining accurate records, and producing weekly/monthly management reports in line with QHSE standards.

Skills

Tendering

Pricing

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Midlands, hybrid

Mitie Power & Grid brings together three ICP business units—G2 Energy, ESM Power, and Rock Power Connections—alongside Custom Solar, the UK's leading behind-the-meter solar PV installer. With over 400 specialist professionals across our ICP and solar teams—and access to thousands more engineering experts within Mitie, we are one of the UK's largest and most experienced providers of grid connection and renewable energy services. We offer a comprehensive suite of specialist services across grid application, design, equipment procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and ongoing operations and maintenance. Our focus is on supporting decarbonisation through projects including utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage (BESS), and EV infrastructure.

Role Purpose

The Senior Electrical Tendering Engineer (Electrical Network & Infrastructure) is responsible for all pricing activities across the Customer Network sector, including Operations & Maintenance, Remedials, and Projects.

Acting as the central point of contact for Customer Network design and pricing, the role ensures timely and competitive responses to business enquiries and supports the continued growth of the EN&I Customer Networks division.

Working closely with Business Development, Design Engineers, and Project Managers, the Senior Electrical Tendering Engineer leads the successful production and delivery of proposals for both new and existing customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tendering and proposal development, including bid assessments, pricing, supplier engagement, and ensuring all proposals meet technical standards and customer requirements.
• Coordinate and collaborate cross‑functionally with Customer Network Engineers, Design Teams, Business Development, Project Managers, and the Bid Team to deliver compliant, cost‑accurate solutions.
• Provide leadership and technical support to Tendering Engineers, ensuring high-quality estimates, consistent processes, and ongoing team development.
• Manage risk, governance, and handover activities, including risk assessments, design option reviews, formal project handovers, and lessons‑learned reviews.
• Ensure operational compliance and reporting, completing required documentation, maintaining accurate records, and producing weekly/monthly management reports in line with QHSE standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience within the DNO and non-regulated sectors.
• Proven engineering experience in delivering technical solutions and costings in electrical and civil engineering environments.
• Knowledge of HV & LV installations and switchgear.
• Experience working on systems up to 33kV.
• Strong track record of working in a customer‑focused, fast‑paced environment.