Tendering Engineer

MERITUS are working with a leading Industrial Consultancy based in Stone, Staffordshire looking to grow their bids & tenders team.

They're looking for 2 Tendering / Bid Engineers to join (1 mid level, 1 senior). If successful you'll bring your expertise in automation, control systems, and tendering to support strategic growth objectives in the renewable and energy markets.

This position offers a unique opportunity to impact highly regulated industries and help deliver innovative, efficient solutions that drive performance on a large scale. To be successful you will need a strong background in SCADA, HMI, PLC, and DCS technologies, along with a customer-focused mindset, this role requires both technical acumen and commercial awareness.

• Collaborate with Business Development Managers (BDMs) to provide technical support for automation and control system architectures, ensuring precise cost estimates and project requirements are met.
• Oversee bid governance and tendering processes to maintain compliance with internal standards.
• Establish and maintain relationships with technology providers, staying updated on advancements to deliver compliant, forward-thinking solutions.
• Develop comprehensive, structured proposals that highlight key differentiators and value propositions for clients in the energy sector.

• At least 5 years of experience in automation, particularly within the digital, control, and safety spaces, with a focus on software, hardware, or electrical engineering.
• Proven experience in the tendering process, including procurement and cost estimation, with strong commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of the energy generation and renewable sectors, ideally with a software bias, as well as familiarity with major OEMs (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric).
• Basic understanding of Cyber Security standards (e.g., IEC 62443) and their application within control systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (enquire for details).
• 10% bonus
• Car allowance
• Private pension (up to 6.5% matched)
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday (bank holidays on top)

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS Talent.