Technical Manager (Tender & Contracts / Energy sector)

Turner Lovell; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electricity transmission organization in the UK is seeking a Pre-Contract Technical Lead to join their team focused on major electrical connection projects for renewable energy. This role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and strong experience with high-voltage electrical systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring technical compliance during tender preparations and supporting project teams. Excellent communication skills and a full UK driving license are essential. If you're ready for this exciting opportunity, please apply or contact us for more information.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Membership of IET preferred.
• Experience in renewable energy and high-voltage electrical systems.

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

High-voltage electrical systems (33kV–400kV)

Excellent communication skills

IT proficiency (MS Office)

Education

Degree / HNC in Electrical Engineering

Membership of IET (MIET)

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.