Tendering Engineer

3sixty Resourcing Ltd; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

3sixty Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Tendering Engineer for a full-time, permanent role in the Nottingham/ Derby area. You will own the full bid lifecycle, coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders, produce structured tender responses, and ensure proposals meet deadlines and compliance standards.

We welcome Bid Managers, Bid Writers, Proposal Writers and Tendering Engineers. This growth-focused role offers up to £75,000 per annum, a supportive engineering team, and clear progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, Bid Manager or Tendering Engineer.
• Background in engineering, automation, PLC, SCADA, HMI ideal.
• Excellent written English; editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to translate information into client-focused content.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple bids.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full bid process from opportunity review to final submission.
• Analysing tender documents, ITTs, PQQs, and client requirements for compliance.
• Writing clear, structured, and persuasive bid responses aligned to evaluation criteria.
• Collaborating with engineering, sales and management teams for inputs.
• Editing and quality-checking bid content for clarity and accuracy.
• Producing executive summaries, methodology statements, and value propositions.
• Tracking deadlines, coordinating approvals and internal reviews.
• Supporting post-submission clarifications and lessons-learned reviews.

Skills

Bid management

Technical writing

Industrial automation

Engineering background

Microsoft Word

Attention to detail

Stakeholder coordination

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tendering Engineer

Full Time, Permanent

Nottingham / Derby area

Up to £75,000 P.A

In a nutshell…

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Tendering Engineer or Bid Manager who is ready to take ownership of a growing function and make a genuine impact. Joining a business that is experiencing significant growth, you'll have the chance to shape the future of the tendering department, develop and lead your own bid team, and implement your own ideas and processes. If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your influence will be felt, and your career can progress alongside a thriving organisation, this could be the perfect next step.

This role will involve managing the full bid life cycle, coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders, producing structured tender responses, and ensuring that all proposals meet deadlines and compliance standards. We welcome all applications from backgrounds such as Bid Managers, Bid Writers, Proposal Writers, and Tendering Engineers.

What's involved for the Tendering Engineer…

• Managing the full bid process from opportunity review to final submission
• Analysing tender documents, ITTs, PQQs, and client requirements for compliance
• Writing clear, structured, and persuasive bid responses aligned to evaluation criteria
• Collaborating with engineering, sales, and management teams to gather inputs
• Editing and quality-checking all bid content for clarity, consistency, and accuracy
• Producing executive summaries, methodology statements, and value propositions
• Tracking deadlines, managing internal reviews, and coordinating approvals
• Supporting post-submission clarifications and lessons-learned reviews

What you'll need…

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, Bid Manager or Tendering Engineer
• Background in engineering, automation, PLC, SCADA, HMI Ideal
• Excellent written English with strong editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to interpret information and translate it into client-focused content
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids concurrently
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Office applications
• Experience with tenders or similar frameworks
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Benefits for the Tendering Engineer…

• Salary: Up to £75,000 P.A. (based on experience)
• Full-time, permanent role. Monday to Friday
• 40 hours per week
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension
• Leisure benefit (£500)
• Ongoing career development, training, and certification support
• Excellent working environment and supportive engineering team
• Applications from outside the UK will not be considered.