Graduate Tendering Engineer

About the role

Are you a recent engineering graduate looking to kick-start your career in a role that blends technical problem-solving with real commercial impact Join us as a Graduate Tendering Engineer and develop your expertise in a global engineering business known for innovation quality and world-class rotating equipment.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys understanding how things work solving customer problems and working collaboratively across engineering supply chain and sales. Youll receive full training and support as you learn how to interpret customer enquiries identify the right technical solutions and prepare quotations for spare parts and upgrades for equipment such as steam turbines reciprocating compressors and gearboxes.

If youre eager to learn curious about engineering in a real-world environment and excited to build a career with a global leader this role is a great place to start.

Who we are

Howden has a range of compressors blowers fans steam turbines and rotary heat exchangers and has been at the forefront of developing engineered solutions for the needs of industrial processes since 1854. In 2023 Howden joined forces with Chart Industries a global leader in engineered equipment for clean energy and industrial gas markets.

Together we operate over 64 manufacturing sites and 50 service centres worldwide with 11700 employees driving innovation in hydrogen carbon capture energy recovery nuclear water treatment mining and LNG. As part of the Nexus of Clean we are advancing a sustainable future - helping customers improve efficiency and reduce emissions across clean power water food and industrial sectors.

Join us and be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future and tackling some of the planets most urgent challenges all while growing your career in a dynamic global environment.

What youll learn and do

You will be trained to:

• Review customer enquiries and understand their technical requirements.
• Identify the correct spare parts or upgrade solutions with support from experienced engineers.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to gather accurate technical and cost information.
• Learn how to prepare clear accurate quotations for customers.
• Support the sales team by providing technical input and helping develop customer proposals.
• Gain experience in costing pricing and understanding commercial considerations.
• Work with design manufacturing and contract engineering teams to ensure customer requirements can be met.
• Help prepare tender documentation and support the handover of successful orders into production.
• Learn how orders progress through the business from enquiry to delivery.
• Communicate with customers in a professional and confident manner (with support as you develop).
• Help resolve queries and provide updates on quotations and orders.
• Learn how to negotiate on pricing and delivery within delegated authority.
• Identify opportunities to offer additional products or services that add value for customers.
• Contribute to team KPIs such as enquiry response time quote accuracy and conversion rates.
• Continuously develop your knowledge of our products technologies and industry.

What youll gain

This role offers a strong foundation for a long-term career in engineering commercial operations or technical sales. You will gain:

• A deep understanding of rotating equipment and engineered products.
• Hands-on experience working with steam turbines compressors and gearboxes.
• Exposure to commercial decision-making and customer interaction.
• Training in tendering costing and technical sales processes.
• Opportunities to collaborate with engineering manufacturing supply chain and sales teams.
• A pathway to future roles such as Applications Engineer Contract Engineer or Project Manager.

What were looking for

An ideal candidate would likely have the following profile:

• A degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Electrical Manufacturing or similar engineering discipline.
• A genuine interest in engineering and how products are designed manufactured and supported.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and confidence working with others.
• Ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks.
• A customer-focused mindset and a proactive approach.
• Competence with Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook).

Desirable (but not required)

• Any experience from internships placements or university projects involving mechanical or electrical systems.
• Exposure to costing estimating or technical documentation.
• Interest in rotating equipment power generation or industrial machinery.

We dont expect you to have experience with steam turbines or compressors - we will teach you.

Our benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%
• Company electric vehicle scheme through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Maternity Paternity shared parental and adoption leave pay
• Free onsite parking
• Healthcare cash plan
• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
• Group Income Protection plan
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal - Cycle2Work programme range of discounts across various retailers employee assistance programme wealth of information to support health & wellbeing
• Dedicated Spark Service - free counselling physiotherapy financial support medical second opinion remote GP personal training nutrition consultations etc
• Financial planning & mortgage support
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG Bright Future initiatives - STEM ambassador & volunteering

Howden is an equal opportunity employer

The Company intention in respect of recruitment selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that persons race religious beliefs sex sexual orientation marital status age or disability.