Senior Electrical Tendering Engineer

Mitie; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Power & Grid seeks a Senior Electrical Tendering Engineer (Electrical Network & Infrastructure) to own pricing across Customer Network, including O&M, Remedials and Projects. You will be the central contact for design and pricing, driving timely, competitive responses and supporting growth of EN&I Customer Networks.

Collaborate with Business Development, Design Engineers and Project Managers to deliver high-quality proposals for new and existing customers, ensuring technical standards and

Qualifications

• Experience leading tendering and pricing for electrical infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of HV & LV installations and switchgear.
• Experience delivering costed technical solutions in electrical/civil environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead tendering and proposal development, including bid assessments and pricing.
• Coordinate with Customer Network Engineers, Design Teams, BD, PMs and Bid Team to deliver compliant estimates.
• Manage risk, governance and handover activities with formal reviews and lessons-learnt.
• Produce weekly/monthly management reports in line with standards.

Skills

Tendering leadership

Pricing

Electrical engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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-learnt 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.