Tendering Engineer

Job Description

Build your career in engineering proposals and tendering

Whether you are an engineering graduate looking to start your career or an engineer already supporting proposals or applications this role offers a clear pathway into technical tendering and commercial engineering.

This is not a pure design role and it is not a sales role. It sits between both giving you exposure to how engineering solutions are shaped priced and delivered to customers.

You will work closely with sales and engineering teams to interpret specifications support technical proposals and contribute to tender submissions that win projects. It is an opportunity to develop both your technical understanding and your commercial awareness in a structured supportive environment.

What you will be doing

• Interpret client specifications and technical requirements
• Support the creation of technical proposals and tender submissions
• Assist in preparing costings and pricing breakdowns
• Work closely with sales and design engineering teams to coordinate information
• Help ensure proposals are accurate competitive and aligned with project requirements
• Support handover of successful projects into engineering and delivery teams

Over time you will gain exposure to:

• Client interaction
• Commercial decision-making
• Technical solution development

What we are looking for

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• HNC HND or Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Ability to interpret technical information or engineering specifications
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and ability to work across teams
• Interest in developing a career in proposals tendering or technical sales
• Experience supporting proposals applications or tendering activities or a strong interest in moving into this area
• Background in design test commissioning or similar engineering roles looking to transition into a more commercial position

You may have gained experience through:

• Graduate roles
• Placements or internships
• Design test commissioning or production environments

Location and working pattern

• Based in Scarborough
• Office-based initially for training and development
• Hybrid working available once established

Salary and benefits

• 28000 to 35000 depending on experience
• Opportunity for progression and salary development
• Structured training and long-term career path
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

About the business

This is an established engineering business operating within the energy and power solutions sector supporting customers with critical infrastructure projects.

They are known for developing their people long-term with many employees building full careers within the organisation.