Tendering Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment in Nottingham is seeking a skilled Tendering Engineer to join our growing team and help secure major projects within the utilities and energy sectors. You will coordinate enquiries, prepare technical bids and manage tender submissions end-to-end.

The role requires coordinating with engineering and commercial teams, reviewing specifications and drawings, and ensuring timely, high-quality responses that support a strong sales lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in Tendering, Estimating, Bid Management or Project Management
• Utilities or energy sector experience is desirable
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Coordinate incoming enquiries and tender opportunities
• Prepare technical bids and tender submissions
• Review customer specifications and technical drawings
• Liaise with internal teams throughout the bid process
• Maintain bid documentation and meet submission deadlines

Skills

Tendering

Bid Management

Project Coordination

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Tendering Engineer

Nottingham

£40,000 to £55,000 + £1,000 to £5,000 Fixed Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Tendering Engineer looking to join a growing business where you'll play a key role in securing major engineering projects?

Do you enjoy preparing winning bids, working with technical teams, and building a long term career within the utilities and energy sector?

Our client is a well established engineering business delivering innovative solutions across the utilities and energy industry. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Tendering Engineer to support the sales team with the preparation and delivery of high quality bids for major projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to the full sales lifecycle while working alongside experienced technical and commercial professionals.

As the Tendering Engineer, you will coordinate incoming enquiries, prepare technical tender submissions, review customer specifications and drawings, and work closely with internal stakeholders to produce compelling proposals. You will manage tender programmes, maintain bid documentation, organise stakeholder meetings, and ensure all submissions are completed accurately and within strict deadlines.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a Tendering, Estimating, Bid Management or Project Management role. Experience within the utilities or energy sector would be advantageous, although candidates with a strong technical background and a willingness to learn will also be considered.

The Person

• Experience in Tendering, Estimating, Bid Management or Project Management
• Utilities or energy sector experience is desirable
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook

The Role

• Coordinate incoming enquiries and tender opportunities
• Prepare technical bids and tender submissions
• Review customer specifications and technical drawings
• Liaise with internal teams throughout the bid process
• Maintain bid documentation and meet submission deadlines

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates