Tendering Engineer Job Details | Sulzer

Sulzer; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Tendering Engineer in Telford. The role involves managing quotations and tenders, collaborating with various teams, and implementing pricing strategies. Candidates should have experience in the pump industry and strong technical skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including an annual bonus and significant leave.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Annual bonus scheme

33 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Confidential Employee Assistance Programmes

Wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts

Costco membership option

Discounted personal car leasing

Long Service Awards

Continuous learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage high-volume quoting and complex tenders.
• Strong understanding of pricing strategies and contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate quotations for pump solutions.
• Prepare detailed tenders for projects.
• Collaborate with teams to develop competitive proposals.
• Support contract reviews and negotiations.

Skills

Experience in the pump industry

Technical and commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to manage priorities

Job description

Overview

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Tendering Engineer - Full Time - Telford, United Kingdom

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Sulzer is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and servicing of pumps and fluid handling systems. We supply utilities and industrial clients with advanced pump technology and aftermarket services. Our solutions deliver reliability, performance, and peace of mind, from clean water to wastewater, energy to chemicals.

As part of our evolving strategy, we’re looking for a Tendering Engineer to join our front-end operations team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across a variety of projects — from fast-turnaround quotes to complex, multi-disciplinary tenders — and thrives in a technically driven, commercially focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely quotations for a wide range of pump solutions.
• Prepare detailed tenders for complex projects, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and Sulzer’s commercial strategy.
• Collaborate with engineering, hydraulics, costing, and sales teams to develop competitive and technically sound proposals.
• Apply pricing strategies and commercial terms that balance competitiveness with profitability.
• Support contract reviews and negotiations, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines.
• Assist in the smooth handover of successful tenders to project delivery teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the tendering function.

What you bring

• Experience in the pump industry or a closely related engineering field.
• Proven ability to manage both high-volume quoting and complex, high-value tenders.
• Strong technical and commercial acumen, with a deep understanding of pricing strategies, contract terms, and margin protection.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to act independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound decisions under pressure.

What we offer you

• Competitive basic salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• 33 days annual leave
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programmes
• Wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Costco membership option
• Discounted personal car leasing
• Long Service Awards
• Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways

Questions about the role

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at [e-mail]. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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