Strategic Tendering Engineer for Bespoke Projects

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking a Tendering Engineer in Ipswich to lead the preparation of professional tenders for bespoke engineered products. You will work with sales, engineering, procurement and project teams to interpret requirements, compile technical and commercial information, and produce detailed costings within tight deadlines.

The role requires experience in pricing complex projects and a strong commercial mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience producing quotations or tenders for bespoke engineered products.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Experience pricing complex engineering projects.
• Strong commercial awareness including margins and profitability.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tender process for bespoke engineering projects.
• Prepare tender documents, technical proposals and pricing schedules.
• Interpret customer specifications and drawings.
• Prepare cost estimates aligned with company margins.
• Coordinate stakeholders to meet tender submission deadlines.
• Support post-tender negotiations and handovers.

Skills

Quotation experience

Engineering drawings

Costing & pricing

Commercial awareness

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking a Tendering Engineer in Ipswich to lead the preparation of professional tenders for bespoke engineered products. You will work with sales, engineering, procurement and project teams to interpret requirements, compile technical and commercial information, and produce detailed costings within tight deadlines.

The role requires experience in pricing complex projects and a strong commercial mindset.