Senior Tendering Engineer

Siemens; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Senior Tendering Engineer to work in a hybrid role between Manchester and Hebburn. You will be responsible for crafting competitive technical proposals and engaging with stakeholders to deliver innovative power solutions. Ideal candidates will have an HNC in Electrical Engineering and experience in the energy/utilities sector. This role offers flexible working hours and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Performance-Based Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Plan

Time Off

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of protection schemes and digital substation technology.
• Experience with Siemens switchgear is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Generate high-quality technical and commercial proposals for medium-voltage switchgear.
• Review RFQs and enquiry documents to understand customer requirements.
• Prepare budgetary and firm bids, including offer documentation and cost calculations.
• Engage with customers and partners to clarify requirements and present proposals.

Skills

Strong MV systems knowledge

Commercial acumen

Proven experience in energy/utilities sector

Understanding of switchgear market

Education

HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Tendering Engineer

Location: Manchester or Hebburn - This is a hybrid role which will allow you to split your time between home and either the Manchester or Hebburn office. The role will require travel occasionally between the two offices.

Shape the Future of Power Systems with Siemens

At Siemens Electrification & Automation, we're shaping the future of energy systems by connecting the real and digital worlds. As a Senior Tendering Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, customer-focused systems that power critical infrastructure across the UK and Ireland

Join Siemens Electrification & Automation as we revolutionize energy systems by bridging the real and digital worlds. As our Senior Tendering Engineer, you'll craft innovative power solutions that energise critical infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.

You'll make a difference by:

• Generate high-quality technical and commercial proposals for medium-voltage switchgear (AIS/GIS), protection systems, and digital solutions using Siemens' design tool NXTools.
• Review RFQs and enquiry documents to understand customer requirements from both technical and commercial perspectives.
• Prepare budgetary and firm bids, including offer documentation, cost calculations, delivery timelines, supporting proposal materials.
• Interpret customer specifications and tender documents to develop compliant and competitive offers.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure accurate specifications and competitive pricing.
• Provide technical clarifications to internal stakeholders (Sales, Operations, Engineering).
• Participate in technical discussions with clients and partners to support proposal alignment.
• Engage with customers and partners to clarify requirements and present proposals professionally.
• Maintain project tracking tools and contribute to achieving order intake targets.
• Analyze bid outcomes (win/loss) to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute cost optimization ideas to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, procurement, and project management to ensure accurate costings, risk assessments, proposal optimization, and effective delivery strategies.
• Support internal bid reviews and approvals, ensuring compliance with Siemens' technical and commercial governance.

You'd describe yourself as

• HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Strong MV systems knowledge
• Understanding of protection schemes
• Digital substation technology experience
• Commercial acumen
• Proven experience in energy/utilities sector
• Understanding of switchgear market
• Knowledge of utility, ICP, and EPC requirements
• Siemens switchgear experience (advantageous)

What can we offer?

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance
• Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world-because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.