Tender Engineer -Automation

Job Title: Tender Engineer - Automation

Status: Permanent

Location: Office-based in Staffordshire with hybrid working available for those within a reasonable commute.

Company Overview: Our client is a respected leader in operational technology and digital transformation solutions, serving high-stakes sectors such as energy, water, renewables, and manufacturing. Known for delivering optimized, high-performance systems across regulated and demanding industrial environments, they are expanding their tendering team to support continued growth in the energy market. They are now seeking a skilled Tender Engineer with expertise in Automation to support their expanding portfolio of projects.

Role Summary: The Tender Engineer - Automation will be integral in delivering a range of automation solutions to customers within the energy sector. This role involves collaborating closely with sales and leadership teams to develop solutions that address client requirements, preparing proposal documents, and managing client queries. You will provide essential technical expertise to identify and design suitable automation solutions, including SCADA, HMI, PLC, and DCS systems, and support the bid process from start to finish.

This position requires a combination of technical acumen, understanding of project lifecycles, and strong client-focused communication to interpret client requirements and deliver compelling proposals. Some travel to client and supplier sites may be expected as part of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with Business Development Managers to provide technical support for automation and control system architectures and to prepare cost estimates.
Ensure compliance with internal governance and tendering processes for all bids.
Conduct customer site surveys to assess scope, scale, and implementation strategies for control and safety schemes.
Collaborate with third-party suppliers to produce subcontract specifications, review tender submissions, and assess compliance and value.
Develop comprehensive and compelling proposal documents that highlight key selling points and set the company apart in the energy sector.
Desired Skills and Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in the Automation industry, ideally with expertise in software, hardware, or electrical engineering.
In-depth knowledge of SCADA, PLC, and DCS technologies, and a good understanding of the engineering processes required to design and execute automation solutions.
Experience with major OEM providers (such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric) and basic knowledge of Cyber Security standards (e.g., IEC 62443) is desirable.
Strong commercial awareness, with experience in tendering processes and the ability to create technically and commercially comprehensive proposal documents.
Ability to work within tight deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
Personal Qualities:

Strong communication skills with a proactive, solution-focused attitude to meet client needs.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
Ambitious and dedicated to driving the company’s success and growth.
Benefits:

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
Flexible working options.
Pension, life assurance, and private healthcare.
Mental health assistance program.
Support for achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) if required, with professional memberships covered.