Electrical Sales Engineer
Location: London, UK
A leading provider of critical infrastructure and engineering solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Sales Engineer to support the development of technical proposals and bid solutions across complex electrical and mission-critical projects.
This position plays a key role in pre-construction and bid activity, combining technical electrical expertise with commercial awareness to develop compliant, competitive, and client-focused solutions within data centre and critical infrastructure environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of electrical design and technical solutions for bids, tenders, and sales proposals.
- Prepare and review technical and commercial submissions in line with client specifications and project requirements.
- Coordinate bid activities and engage with internal engineering teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to meet submission deadlines.
- Assist in developing winning bid strategies through market intelligence, technical expertise, and customer engagement.
- Produce accurate cost estimates, identify risks and opportunities, and support commercial reviews prior to submission.
- Ensure all tender responses are completed accurately and professionally, addressing all technical and commercial requirements.
- Maintain and update bid pipeline and sales activity records using internal systems and reporting tools.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with supply chain partners and key stakeholders.
- Support project handovers to delivery teams, ensuring technical scope, specifications, and customer requirements are clearly communicated.
- Act as a technical support resource for project teams during early project stages where required.
- Monitor market trends, customer feedback, and industry developments to support continuous improvement and service enhancement.
- Promote high standards of safety, quality, and compliance throughout all tendering and commercial activities.
- Represent the business professionally during client meetings, presentations, and industry events.
Requirements
- Previous experience within an electrical or M&E environment, ideally within data centres or critical infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems and associated building services infrastructure.
- Experience supporting bids, tenders, proposals, estimating, or pre-construction activities.
- Good commercial awareness including costing, risk management, and profitability considerations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently or as part of a wider team.
- Relevant industry qualifications within Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or Construction.
- SMSTS and CSCS certifications beneficial.
- Understanding of data centre environments and mission-critical infrastructure preferred.