Tendering Engineer: MV Power Distribution Proposals

Siemens; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-Based Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Plan

Time Off: 26 days + bank holidays

Learning & Development

Job summary

Siemens EA in the UK is seeking a Tendering Engineer to develop technical and commercial proposals for medium-voltage power distribution projects. You will work with Sales, Engineering, Procurement and Project Management to turn customer requirements into competitive solutions.

Ideal candidates have electrical engineering experience, tendering exposure, and strong communication. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days remote work and occasional travel between Manchester and Hebburn sites.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree or apprenticeship qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure or electrical engineering, ideally in tendering, engineering, project or technical support.
• Awareness of switchgear, power distribution systems and UK power distribution market.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple bids.

Responsibilities

• Review customer enquiries, specifications and tender documents to understand technical and commercial requirements.
• Create high-quality technical and commercial proposals for medium-voltage switchgear (AIS/GIS), protection systems and digital solutions.
• Prepare budgetary and firm quotations, including pricing, delivery schedules and supporting proposal documentation.
• Interpret customer requirements and develop compliant, cost-effective and competitive solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and commercial teams to ensure accurate costings, effective risk management and proposal optimisation.
• Support technical discussions with customers, partners and internal stakeholders throughout the bid process.
• Provide technical clarification and guidance to sales, engineering and project delivery teams.
• Support bid reviews, approvals and governance activities in line with Siemens processes.
• Monitor proposal progress, maintain bid tracking tools and contribute towards order intake targets.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost optimisation and lessons learned across the tendering process.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Tendering experience

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Siemens EA in the UK is seeking a Tendering Engineer to develop technical and commercial proposals for medium-voltage power distribution projects. You will work with Sales, Engineering, Procurement and Project Management to turn customer requirements into competitive solutions.

Ideal candidates have electrical engineering experience, tendering exposure, and strong communication. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days remote work and occasional travel between Manchester and Hebburn sites.