Technical Manager (Tender & Contracts / Energy sector)

Turner Lovell; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in electricity transmission is seeking a Pre-Contract Technical Lead to drive major electrical connection projects for renewable energy developments. This home-based role involves ensuring technical compliance, supporting winning bids, and collaborating with procurement teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, strong experience in high-voltage systems, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the UK's Net Zero future.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering required.
• Membership of IET (MIET) preferred.
• Knowledge of solar PV, battery storage, balance of plant, and grid connections.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical expert during tender preparation.
• Support estimating teams with technical scope and pricing options.
• Engage confidently with clients during presentations.

Skills

Strong experience in renewable energy and high-voltage electrical systems (33kV–400kV)

Excellent communication skills

IT proficiency (MS Office)

Education

Degree / HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Title: Pre-Contract Technical Lead

Location: UK-wide (Home-based)

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

Be part of the renewable energy revolution! We’re looking for a Pre-Contract Technical Lead to join a dynamic team driving major electrical connection projects (33kV to 400kV) for renewable energy developments. This role focuses on the pre-contract stage - ensuring technical compliance, delivering innovative solutions, and supporting winning bids in a rapidly growing sector that’s central to the UK’s Net Zero future.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the technical expert during tender preparation, ensuring compliance and proposing cost-effective, innovative solutions.
• Support estimating teams with technical scope, pricing options, and reviewing tender documents.
• Engage confidently with clients during presentations and respond to complex technical queries.
• Collaborate with procurement and subcontractors to secure competitive quotations.
• Provide technical handovers for successful bids and support project teams during delivery.
• Prepare and review technical reports and documentation for governance and internal approvals.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree / HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Membership of IET (MIET) preferred.
• Strong experience in renewable energy and high-voltage electrical systems (33kV–400kV).
• Knowledge of solar PV, battery storage, balance of plant, and grid connections.
• Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• IT proficiency (MS Office) and understanding of construction sequencing and safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

This is an exciting new opportunity to join one of the leading organisations in the electricity transmission sector and work on projects of significant importance to the energy transmission targets. If this sounds like it could be your next challenge - please apply or contact Yana Arif at [e-mail] / 0207 448 1100 for further information.