Tendering Engineer

NRL; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewables company is seeking a Tendering Engineer in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Responsibilities include preparing detailed tender submissions and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in tendering within the offshore energy sector and strong technical awareness. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus, pension contributions, and gym membership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension contributions

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in a tendering, proposals, or technical offshore wind role.
• Knowledge of subsea cables and offshore industry.
• Ability to manage multiple complex proposals under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality technical and commercial tender submissions.
• Coordinate technical documentation for timely submission.
• Manage client clarifications and attend customer meetings.

Skills

Tendering experience

Technical awareness

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

HND or Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

NRL are currently recruiting for a Tendering Engineer for a permanent role based in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Business Area: Renewables

Department: Tendering Team

We are looking for a Tendering Engineer to join our client’s Renewables team. This is a varied role where you’ll prepare and deliver high-quality technical and commercial tender submissions that meet customer requirements. Working closely with sales, project, and engineering teams, you will play a key part in helping our client secure future projects and support their mission in the offshore energy sector.

What you’ll be doing

• Reviewing client documentation and specifications, clarifying any uncertainties to ensure a strong basis for tender submissions.
• Coordinating all technical and supporting documentation prior to management approval and timely submission.
• Managing client clarifications and preparing responses, including attending customer meetings when required.
• Supporting the tendering process from initial enquiry through to order acceptance, ensuring deadlines and customer requirements are met.
• Producing accurate, high-quality output in all aspects of tender documentation.
• Collaborating with colleagues across departments to gather input and ensure completeness of tenders.
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, standards, and design manuals, or seeking appropriate approvals when exceptions are needed.
• Identifying and recording potential risks, working with relevant teams to mitigate or manage them.
• Supporting the order acceptance and handover process by reviewing customer purchase orders and engaging relevant departments.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of tendering processes, systems, and procedures.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a tendering, proposals, or technical offshore wind role (preferably within the energy industry).
• Strong technical and commercial awareness, ideally with knowledge of subsea cables and/or offshore industry experience.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex proposals under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively across teams and with customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM systems is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving approach with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• HND or Degree in Engineering or related discipline (preferred)

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, well known company within the renewables industry. On offer is a competitive salary plus benefits such as bonus, pension contributions and gym membership.

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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