Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency
Tendering Engineer
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£45,000 - £50,000 p/a
Ipswich, Suffolk
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Tendering Engineer - Ipswich, Suffolk - Negotiable Salary (DOE) + Benefits
We are currently recruiting for a newly created Tendering Engineer position with an established engineering business based in Ipswich. This is an exciting opportunity to support high-value generator and power generation projects across industrial, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors.
Working as part of the Sales team, you will take ownership of the tendering process, preparing accurate and commercially competitive tenders and technical proposals while working closely with Engineering, Procurement and Product teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the tender process for bespoke generator and power generation packages
- Interpret customer specifications, drawings and tender documentation to confirm compliance and identify potential risks
- Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Procurement and Product teams to gather technical information, pricing and lead times
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, pricing schedules and technical proposals in line with company margins
- Manage tender deadlines and support post-tender clarification, negotiation and project handover
- Maintain tender templates, technical data sheets, standard clauses and bid records
- Identify and proactively manage risks throughout the tender process
- Provide regular updates to management on tender progress and opportunities
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About You
- Previous experience within a tendering, estimating or technical sales environment
- Experience within power generation, generators, electro-mechanical or engineered equipment would be advantageous
- Good technical understanding of diesel/gas generators, power systems or rotating equipment desirable
- Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Commercially aware with the ability to understand costs, margins and pricing
- Highly organised with excellent planning and time management skills
- Confident working across multiple departments and managing competing deadlines
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
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What's On Offer
- Negotiable salary depending on experience
- Opportunity to join a growing engineering business
- Exposure to high-value projects across industrial, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors
- Varied and technically challenging workload
- Opportunity to work closely with Sales, Engineering and Procurement teams
- Long-term career development within a specialist engineering environment
If you're a technically minded and commercially aware professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of the tendering process within a specialist engineering business, this could be for you. Apply today to find out more.
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