Tendering Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Company pension

Leisure benefit (£500)

Career development support

Job summary

3 Sixty Resourcing seeks a Tendering Engineer to own the full bid life cycle in the Nottingham/Derby area. You will coordinate inputs from engineering, sales and management to deliver structured, compliant proposals on time.

You will lead a growing team, shape bid processes, and implement improvements while maintaining high-quality, persuasive content for clients. This full-time role offers a clear career path and on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, Bid Manager or Tendering Engineer.
• Engineering background in automation, PLC, SCADA, HMI is ideal.
• Excellent written English with strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to interpret information and translate it into client-facing content.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid process from opportunity review to final submission.
• Analyse tender documents, ITTs, PQQs, and client requirements for compliance.
• Write clear, structured, and persuasive bid responses aligned to evaluation criteria.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales and management to gather inputs.
• Edit and quality-check all bid content for clarity and accuracy.
• Produce executive summaries, methodologies and value propositions.
• Track deadlines, coordinate internal reviews and approvals.
• Support post-submission clarifications and lessons-learned reviews.

Skills

Bid management

Technical writing

Editing

Tools

Microsoft Word

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.