Tendering Engineer Digital Power Applications

Schneider Electric; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management firm is seeking a proactive Tendering Engineer to manage the full tendering lifecycle. In this role, you will produce accurate, competitive bids for their Digital Power solutions and support sales strategies. The ideal candidate should have experience with tendering processes, strong commercial acumen, and knowledge of electrical distribution systems. This position offers competitive salary and various perks, including multiple health support options and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Health & Wellbeing Support Options

Gym Flex

Learning Portal

Qualifications

• Experience in tendering processes and commercial evaluations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across cultures.
• Detail-focused and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality bid and tender responses.
• Review and approve tender pricing and submissions.
• Evaluate tender value and competitiveness.

Skills

Tendering processes experience

Knowledge of Power Monitoring Systems

Understanding of LV and HV electrical distribution systems

Strong commercial acumen

Effective communicator

Organized and detail-focused

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mission

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Tendering Engineer to join our Digital Power Applications team.

In this role, you will manage the full tendering lifecycle — from reviewing customer enquiries to producing accurate, competitive bids for Power Monitoring, Automation and Digital Power solutions.

You will play a key part in supporting sales strategies, ensuring high quality quotations, and driving strong quotation to order conversion rates. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to business growth while working with innovative digital and electrical technologies.

Responsibilities

Tendering & Quotation Management

• Prepare high quality, compliant bid and tender responses in line with business priorities.
• Review and approve tender pricing and costing estimates, submitting for management approval where required.
• Carry risk assessments on relevant tenders and ensure compliance with internal processes.
• Maintain and update pricing tools, templates and quotation systems to meet market needs.
• Assess incoming enquiries and determine suitability for standard pricing models.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the external sales team to support and execute sales strategies.
• Ensure smooth, accurate handover of accepted orders to project delivery teams.
• Maintain accurate opportunity, quotation and activity records within the CRM system.

Commercial Governance & Issue Resolution

• Apply strong commercial judgement to evaluate tender value, competitiveness and probability of success.
• Proactively address contract related issues that could impact payment or project execution.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with tendering processes and commercial evaluations.
• Knowledge of Power Monitoring Systems, SCADA, Automation, Protection, RTU solutions and related technologies.
• Understanding of LV and HV electrical distribution systems.
• Awareness of market trends, competitor offerings and switchgear technologies.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate and assess business viability.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across cultures and functions.
• Well organised, detail focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (preferred but not essential).
• Additional training in project management, commercial management, contract management or purchasing (advantageous but not required)

What we offer you

• 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, Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities & access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and more.

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