Tender Engineer

Schneider Electric; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management company is seeking a Solutions Tender Engineer in Leeds, UK. The role involves analysing RFQs, delivering proposals, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet customer demands. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or similar, strong interpersonal skills, and technical expertise in electrical infrastructure projects. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and various health and wellbeing support options, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options

Qualifications

• Proactive profile focused on collaboration.
• Technical expertise in electrical systems projects.
• Previous experience in sales or tendering of infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex RFQs and deliver tender proposals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet customer demands.
• Perform cost planning and risk assessments.
• Negotiate with customers and suppliers to secure orders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Technical expertise in cost planning

Bid/tender management

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Engineering, Project Management or Business

Job description

Solutions Tender Engineer

Location - Leeds, UK

At Schneider Electric, we believe energy is a basic human right, and we’re committed to developing innovative solutions to manage energy safely and sustainably. We’re now looking for a Solutions Tender Engineer to join our UK team.

This role is at the heart of our UK Solution Centre business, working with medium and low‑voltage switchgear, power and distribution transformers, EV‑charging infra‑structure, UPS, cooling equipment, containerised solutions and services for utilities, DNOs, renewables, contracting, datacentres sectors and other large‑scale infrastructure projects.

If you’re passionate about providing technical and commercial expertise while driving innovation, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyse complex RFQs and deliver best‑in‑class tender proposals.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the solution meets or exceeds customer demands.
• Perform cost planning, risk assessments, optimise solutions along with technical support teams and enhance profitability to ensure seamless project execution.
• Co‑lead negotiations with customers and suppliers to secure orders.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proactive profile with strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with a focus on collaboration.
• Technical expertise in cost planning, bid/tender management or execution of projects for utilities, DNOs, renewables, contracting, datacentres or large‑scale infrastructure projects (medium and low‑voltage electrical systems).
• Familiarity with one or more of the following solutions: medium and low‑voltage switchgear, power and distribution transformers, EV‑charging infra‑structure, UPS, cooling equipment, containerised solutions and respective implementation services.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Degree‑level education in Engineering, Project Management or Business, or equivalent experience.
• Previous work experience in sales, tendering or execution of electrical infrastructure projects.

What we offer you:

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

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