Tendering/ Proposals Engineer, DE1

Tendering / Proposals Engineer

£50,000 - £60,000 + Pension, Profit Share, Paid-Overtime, On-site Gym

£500 per year cash benefit for leisure activities

Paid day off for your birthday

Derbyshire. Ref: 25428

Are you ready to play a key role in delivering major automation and control systems projects?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Tendering Engineer with a background in PLC/SCADA systems to join a growing engineering environment supporting projects across multiple industry sectors. Perfect for someone who enjoys combining technical knowledge with commercial awareness, this role offers involvement in the full tendering process — from costing and proposal writing through to client engagement and sales support.

Tendering / Proposals Engineer - The Role:

• Produce technical and commercial tenders for automation and control system projects
• Develop project costings, tender programmes and final proposal documents
• Support directors with complex tender submissions and structured bid processes
• Monitor tender portals and identify new business opportunities
• Maintain CRM systems and sales reporting documentation
• Manage proposal templates, costing tools and sales materials
• Support client visits and incoming sales enquiries
• Contribute to social value, sustainability and governance responses within tender submissions

Tendering / Proposals Engineer - What We’re Looking For:

• HNC or above in Electrical, Electronic, Software or related Engineering discipline
• Previous experience within a tendering or proposals environment
• Knowledge of PLC/SCADA control systems desirable
• Understanding of M&E installations beneficial
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Project
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work on varied automation and control systems projects
• Blend of technical, commercial and client-facing responsibilities
• Involvement in high-value project tenders and business growth activities
• Collaborative environment with strong long-term development opportunities
• Varied role with real ownership and responsibility

Perks of the Job:

• Flexible working hours and holidays
• Your birthday off with pay
• Sick pay and pension contribution
• Profit share bonus
• £500/year for activities with friends and family
• Employee well-being program with 24/7 helpline
• Free use of the on-site gym

Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where you can use your automation knowledge within a commercially focused engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Located in Derbyshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Castle Donnington, Ripley and surrounding areas

For more information, please contact John Anderson.