Senior Specialist, Tender Management – Solutions Tender Engineer – Data Centre Critical Power & Cooling
Location: Leeds or Hatfield (Hybrid – minimum 2 days in office: Tuesday & Wednesday)
Role Overview
At Schneider Electric, we believe energy is a basic human right and are committed to delivering innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions through our EcoStruxureTM platform. We are seeking a Solutions Tender Engineer to join our UK Solution Centre tendering team, supporting the growth of our data centre business in a rapidly evolving market driven by cloud, AI, and high‑density computing. In this role, you will develop high‑quality, competitive technical and commercial proposals for integrated data‑centre infrastructure solutions. You will work across Schneider Electric’s portfolio, including UPS systems, power distribution, indoor and outdoor cooling, rack systems, environmental monitoring (DCIM), and modular or containerised solutions, contributing to projects from concept through to delivery. You will operate within Schneider’s Customer Project Process (CPP) and work cross‑functionally with sales, global product and factory teams, engineering, and key subject‑matter experts (SME) across procurement, finance, legal, and contracts, ensuring solutions are technically compliant, commercially robust, and aligned with customer requirements and internal governance.
About You
- Strong understanding of data‑centre infrastructure systems (power, cooling, and IT environment)
- Ability to develop end‑to‑end integrated solutions
- Strong commercial awareness, including cost modelling and margin considerations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and time‑management capability
- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Awareness of energy efficiency and sustainability considerations (e.g. PUE, carbon impact)
- Experience working in a matrix or global organisation (desirable)
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- Proven experience in tendering, pre‑sales, or application engineering within data centres or critical infrastructure
- Experience working with multi‑disciplinary infrastructure solutions
- Knowledge of tendering processes and commercial frameworks
Desirable
- Familiarity with data‑centre standards (e.g. Uptime Institute)
- Experience with modular or prefabricated data‑centre solutions
- Exposure to hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise environments
What we offer you
- Competitive salary & bonus scheme
- Pay range: GBP 65,600 – GBP 98,400 per year
- 28 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Pension scheme
- Employee share ownership programme
- Health and wellbeing support options
- Gym flex
- Internal mobility opportunities and access to mentors and projects globally
- Shopping & dining discounts
- Learning portal
Equal Opportunity Employment
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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