Tendering Engineer

Baker Hughes Company; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Tendering Engineer responsible for managing customer inquiries related to Controls & Automation products. The successful candidate will coordinate with internal departments to develop competitive proposals and ensure successful outcomes while maintaining customer relationships. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills along with a degree in a relevant engineering field.

Benefits

Comprehensive private medical care options

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Life insurance and disability programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in preparing proposals for electrical/control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Familiarity with contractual terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of proposals.
• Manage all aspects of tendering, including documentation handover.
• Evaluate and consolidate costs and ensure internal approvals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Technical understanding of electrical systems

Education

Graduates in Electronics or Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id R151627

Are you passionate about being part of a successful team?

Are you passionate about providing commercial solutions?

Join our Baker Hughes Team!

We deliver innovative, integrated, and secure engineered solutions for some of the most challenging critical process applications on the planet. With a global reputation for product excellence and dedicated customer service, we support power distribution and power network sectors with intelligent, engineering-led solutions and highly acclaimed technical services that they can rely on.

Partner with the best

As a Tendering Engineer, you will be responsible for managing customer inquiries related to Controls & Automation products. You will coordinate with internal departments to develop competitive proposals and ensure successful outcomes across assigned markets and regions.

As Tendering Engineer , you will be responsible for:

• Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of technical and commercial proposals.
• Accurately assess customer inquiries, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Manage all aspects of tendering, including documentation handover to project teams.
• Evaluate and consolidate costs (materials, engineering, third-party, production) and ensure internal approvals via the Tender Approval Form (TAF).
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Engineering, Procurement, etc.) in the UK and internationally to meet deadlines and deliver coherent proposals.
• Facilitate technical clarifications with clients, ensuring alignment and closure of all open points before purchase order placement.
• Support post-tender negotiations and contract variations, and provide handover support to Project Managers.
• Maintain and develop customer relationships, working closely with Sales and Project Managers to assess satisfaction and identify opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the tendering process.
• Provide support to colleagues during periods of high workload, absence, or leave.

To be successful in this role you shall have:

• Graduates in Electronics or Electrical/Controls Engineering.
• 1- 2 years experience in preparing proposals for electrical/control systems.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and CRM systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of estimating principles, cost structures, and commercial awareness.
• Familiarity with contractual terms and conditions.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Technical understanding of electrical systems, generator control, Automatic Voltage Regulators, excitation systems, and Power Management Systems (PMS).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (e.g., Single Line Diagrams) and specifications.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit in everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward.

For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work.

We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.