Bid Engineer Mechanical, Electrical & Automation

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Mechanical Electrical & Automation Bid Engineer

Our Company

We are a leading system integration specialist for electrical and mechanical automation systems within the Food & Drink and Parcel Distribution sectors delivering projects at client sites across the UK and internationally.

Were looking for passionate and technically capable individuals to join our team offering continual professional development in return for dedication flexibility and a desire to contribute to the ongoing success of the business. A practical engineering mindset commercial awareness and attention to detail are key.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager / Head of Operations you will be responsible for the technical development costing and preparation of commercially viable bids and quotations for Mechanical Electrical and Automation projects of varying size and complexity in compliance with current legislation and company procedures.

You will lead the precontract engineering effort working closely with Sales Design Procurement and Project Delivery teams to ensure accurate scope definition robust cost models and smooth transition from bid to project execution.

This role is primarily officebased in Hinckley Leicestershire with occasional site visits to support surveys clarification meetings and client presentations.

About You

You will have a strong engineering background in mechanical electrical and/or automation systems with handson experience in industrial environments. You may be an experienced Project Engineer Design Engineer or Senior Site Engineer looking to transition into a bidfocused preconstruction role.

You will be commercially aware methodical and comfortable interpreting specifications drawings and client requirements translating them into clear costed technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate competitive and compliant bids and quotations for Mechanical Electrical & Automation projects

• Interpret client specifications drawings and tender documentation

• Define scope assumptions exclusions and risk allowances

• Liaise with Design Procurement Manufacturing and Installation teams during bid development

• Support Sales with technical input for client meetings and presentations

• Conduct site surveys and technical clarification visits where required

• Prepare handover documentation to Project Delivery teams upon contract award

• Work within Elmleigh QMS Health & Safety and Brand Values

Location

• Hinckley Leicestershire

• Occasional UK client site visits

Requirements

Experience

• 5 years experience in industrial mechanical electrical or automation engineering

• Experience within Food & Beverage Logistics or Distribution environments desirable

• Prior exposure to estimating scope definition or precontract engineering advantageous

Skills

• Strong technical literacy and commercial awareness

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Methodical organised and detailfocused

• Confident working with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Required)

• SSSTS (Desirable)

• Electrical qualifications (18th Edition AM2 I&T) advantageous but not essential