Service Tendering Engineer

hitachi; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy UK Limited is seeking a Service Tendering Engineer in Staffordshire. You will support the Service Tendering Manager in determining the best solutions and help prepare tender documents, driving growth by expanding the customer portfolio and creating new business opportunities.

You will collaborate with the wider Service Sales Team and other Hitachi Energy areas to develop cross-business opportunities, engaging with customers, providing clear quotes to high-quality specifications,

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, in English.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• UK driving license required.
• Proven customer-focused approach.
• Background in the power sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support the preparation of technical/commercial offers based on customer specifications.
• Analyse project requirements with stakeholders and develop realistic project schedules.
• Bid tracking and reporting; update bid status using internal tools (e.g., Salesforce).
• Understand why tenders succeed or fail (Win/Loss Analysis) and feed lessons back into future bids.
• Maintain high levels of customer engagement and ensure timely responses and high-quality quotations.
• Ensure alignment with Customer Service principles and business impact.
• Schedule tasks to meet customer timelines and drive satisfaction in service and products.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Customer focus

English fluency

Tools

Hitachi Energy Portfolio

Job description

Location:

Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0125537

Date Posted:

2026-05-13

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity as aService Tendering Engineer within our Service Team based in Staffordshire. You'll support the local GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) Service Tendering Manager in determining the most appropriate and cost-effective solution and assist with the preparation of tender documents, contributing and driving the overall growth of the Hitachi Energy volume by increasing our existing customer portfolio as well as creating new business opportunities.

In this key role, you will integrate into the wider Service Sales Team and other Hitachi Energy business areas developing cross business opportunities. Engaging with our key customers about their expectations of service and products. Being responsive to customer requests, you'll provides clear, precise quotations to a high-quality specification and whilst growing and retain key customer relationships.

Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position.

How you'll make an impact

• Prepare/support preparation of technical/commercial offers based on customer specification requirements.
• Analyse project requirements with key stakeholders, check that all essential work activities have been identified and produce a realistic project schedule.
• Bid Tracking & Reporting, Update bid status using internal tools such as Salesforce
• Win/Loss Analysis, have an understanding of why tenders succeed or fail.
• Feed lessons back into future bids
• Understand Customer Service principles and their effect on the business
• Operate with a high level of customer engagement
• Task scheduling to maintain customer timelines to achieve customer satisfaction in our service and products

Your background:

• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written and fluent in the English language
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
• UK Driving License required
• Proven excellent customer focus
• A background in the power sector
• Knowledge of Hitachi Energy Procut Portfolio desired

More about us:

Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process. Ready to make an impact?

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.