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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

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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
• Strong knowledge of PLC/SCADA control systems
• 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

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

John Anderson – 01902 212000 / 07715 639123 john.anderson@automationexperts.co.uk