Tendering Engineer

Job Title: Tendering Engineer

Salary: Circa £40,000 (flexible DOE)

Location: Stockport

Hours: 08:30-17:00 (Monday to Thursday) / 08:30-16:00 (Friday)

JDR Recruitment are seeking a tendering and proposals engineer specialist to support the delivery of high-quality bids and proposals across a range of projects for one of our key Stockport based clients. This will be a key commercial and technical role, responsible for turning early-stage opportunities into profitable, deliverable projects through accurate costing, technical evaluation, and client engagement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare tenders, quotations, and technical proposals
• Interpreting engineering specifications and commercial requirements
• Completing accurate cost estimates and pricing models
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of project viability
• Carry out site visits when required
• Liaise with internal teams (engineering, production, service) to ensure optimal solutions
• Manage client communication throughout the tender process
• Prepare and submit formal bid documentation
• Participate in clarification processes and respond to client queries
• Support project handover to delivery teams following successful bids
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, CDM, and health and safety regulations
• Monitor tender progress and contribute to continuous improvement of processes

Skills / Qualifications:

• Degree or HNC / HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in engineering tenders, proposals, or cost estimation
• Knowledge and understanding of power generation systems
• Experience in energy project design, development, or technical management
• Understanding of CDM, health & safety, and industry regulations
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Full UK driving licence

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