Tendering Engineer for Data Centres

Schneider Electric; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options

Gym Flex

Shopping & Dining Discounts

Learning Portal and much more.

Job summary

Schneider Electric is looking for a Solutions Tender Engineer to support the growth of data centre business from its Hatfield location. In this hybrid role, you'll develop high-quality technical and commercial proposals involving integrated data centre infrastructure solutions, ensuring compliance and robustness with customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Engineering and have experience in tendering processes. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and extensive benefits including health support and employee share ownership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tendering or application engineering within data centres.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary infrastructure solutions.
• Knowledge of tendering processes and commercial frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop competitive technical and commercial proposals for data centre solutions.
• Work cross-functionally with sales and engineering teams.

Skills

Understanding of data centre infrastructure systems

Developing end-to-end integrated solutions

Commercial awareness including cost modelling

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational capability

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Awareness of sustainability considerations

Experience in a global organisation

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Solutions Tender Engineer for Data Centre Critical Power & Cooling

Location: Leeds or Hatfield (Hybrid – minimum 2 days in office: Tuesday & Wednesday)

Role Overview: At Schneider Electric, we believe energy is a basic human right and are committed to delivering innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions through our EcoStruxure™ platform. We are seeking a Solutions Tender Engineer to join our UK Solution Centre tendering team, supporting the growth of our data centre business in a rapidly evolving market driven by cloud, AI, and high-density computing. In this role, you will be responsible for developing high-quality, competitive technical and commercial proposals for integrated data centre infrastructure solutions. You will work across Schneider Electric’s portfolio, including UPS systems, power distribution, indoor and outdoor cooling, rack systems, environmental monitoring (DCIM), and modular/containerised solutions, contributing to projects from concept through to delivery.

You will operate within Schneider’s Customer Project Process (CPP) and work cross-functionally with sales, global product and factory teams, engineering, and key subject matter experts (SME) (procurement, finance, legal, and contracts, etc.). This collaboration ensures solutions are technically compliant, commercially robust, and aligned with both customer requirements and internal governance. This is a key role supporting complex, high-value opportunities, offering exposure to cutting-edge technologies, including high-density environments, liquid cooling, and sustainable data centre solutions.

About You

• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure systems (power, cooling, and IT environment)
• Ability to develop end-to-end integrated solutions
• Strong commercial awareness, including cost modelling and margin considerations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management capability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Awareness of energy efficiency and sustainability considerations (e.g. PUE, carbon impact)
• Experience working in a matrix or global organisation (desirable)

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• Proven experience in tendering, pre-sales, or application engineering within data centres or critical infrastructure
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary infrastructure solutions
• Knowledge of tendering processes and commercial frameworks

Desirable

• Familiarity with data centre standards (e.g. Uptime Institute)
• Experience with modular or prefabricated data centre solutions
• Exposure to hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise environments

What we offer you

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

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