Tendering Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in the high voltage electrical engineering sector as a Tendering Engineer. This full-time role offers the chance to be part of a dynamic team, managing the full lifecycle of project tenders and contributing to innovative renewable energy solutions. With a commitment to health, safety, and employee development, this position provides a supportive environment where your skills will be valued. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a pension scheme. Don't miss the opportunity to shape the future of energy with your expertise!

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private health insurance

Healthcare cashback plan

Life assurance

Car allowance scheme

25 days annual holiday

Paid public holidays

Profit share

Training and development opportunities

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of High Voltage products and utility networks.
• Experience in producing technical cost estimates for tenders.

Responsibilities

• Manage project enquiries from estimation to contract award.
• Produce high-quality bid documentation and costings.

Skills

High Voltage products knowledge

Technical cost estimates

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Commercial acumen

Report writing

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Job Title: Tendering Engineer (HV)

Location: Bristol

Salary: Negotiable, dependant on experience

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced estimator to join our client at their facility In the Bristol area, the role is working for a trailblazer in the high voltage electrical engineering sector, specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections, and renewable energy generation.

With a pipeline of work stretching into 2026 and beyond, this is your chance to become part of a progressive, employee-owned British business that values your contribution and invests in your future.

The role will make part of the sales and tendering team, and will be responsible for quoting high value projects and producing detailed cost estimates, winning bid submissions, bid presentations, contract negotiations and eventual handover to electrical engineering projects teams, in accordance with the companies agreed business strategy and requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Managing the full life cycle of project enquiries from initial enquiry through to estimation, submission, clarifications, negotiations and contract award
• Develop a strong understanding of client's commercial and technical requirements
• Produce and deliver high-quality, technical and commercial bid documentation. Ensuring that structured responses are written in the @context of the companies values, and unique selling points.
• Set out and build-up of detailed project costings
• Build strong, sub-contractor, and supplier relationships
• Carry out site surveys, attend pre-tender, post tender and pre-contract meetings
• Update and track projects through the CRM system and provide regular progress reporting
• Organise and manage effective use of time to submit completed bids and proposals for review and approval prior to final submissions
• Project a professional image to clients and colleagues
• Contribute to the future success of companies and its clients
• Embrace and demonstrate the Company’s 5 core Principles of: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well-being; Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive

What You Need for the role:

• Has a proven knowledge of High Voltage products, substations, utility networks and ICP works
• Have a proven capability and technical competence in producing technical cost estimates, delivering tenders within the high voltage electrical infrastructure sector (transmission or distribution) in renewable energy, EV, commercial and Industrial, generation and grid stability markets or highly allied experience
• Good high voltage technical \ commercial knowledge and the ability to interpret complex documents, and has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Sound commercial acumen
• Strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate technical and commercial information in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent spoken and written English language
• Good negotiation skills
• Must be able to work within and contribute to a dynamic team
• Open to change, resilient and proactive
• Must be available to travel on work related business throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays
• Full UK driving licence

Company Contribution & Industry Information:

• This role is pivotal in supporting the company’s strategic goals and upholding its core principles, including Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership, and being Proactive.
• The successful candidate will contribute to the future success of the company and its clients in the dynamic and ever-evolving renewable energy sector.

Location: This full-time and permanent position is based in the Bristol area, offering flexible working arrangements (office/hybrid) to suit your lifestyle.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Contributory company pension scheme, private health insurance, and healthcare cashback plan
• Life assurance, car allowance scheme, and 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays
• Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business
• Great training and development opportunities, holiday purchase scheme, cycle to work scheme, and on-site gym.

Take the Next Step:
Don’t miss this opportunity to power our future together. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey where your skills will be valued and your professional growth nurtured.