Tendering Engineer

Schneider Electric; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Solutions Tender Engineer located in Hatfield. This role involves analyzing complex RFQs and collaborating to deliver precise tender proposals for electrical infrastructure projects. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or relevant fields and have experience with medium and low-voltage systems. The position offers competitive pay, 28 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and various health support options. Apply now to be part of a diverse and inclusive team.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus scheme

28 days annual leave + public holidays

Pension scheme

Employee share ownership programme

Health & wellbeing support

Gym flex

Internal mobility opportunities

Shopping & dining discounts

Learning portal

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with a focus on collaboration.
• Technical expertise in cost planning, bid/tender management or project execution.
• Familiarity with medium and low‑voltage switchgear, distribution transformers, and EV-charging infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex RFQs and deliver best‑in‑class tender proposals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet customer demands.
• Perform cost planning and risk assessments for project execution.
• Co‑lead negotiations with customers and suppliers to secure orders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Engineering, Project Management or Business

Job description

Overview

Solutions Tender Engineer Location - Telford, Leeds or Hatfield, 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 infrastructure, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 infrastructure, 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future. We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

Application

Apply now: Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. You know about us, so let us learn about you! Apply today.

This position will be posted until filled.