Proposals Engineer - Protection & Control Systems

Division: Electrification & Automation (EA) Location: Hybrid role, with flexibility to be based from our Hebburn or Manchester office.

Are you ready to help shape the future of the UK energy infrastructure?

As the leading supplier to the UK's power transmission networks, Siemens Electrification & Automation continues to grow at pace. To support this growth, we are looking for an additional experienced Proposals Engineer to join our experienced team. In this role you will be central in preparing tenders and helping us win complex Protection & Control (P&C) projects from Transmission System Operators and from Major EPC clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in our order-winning process, shaping complex P&C solutions and working closely with our Engineering teams to meet customer needs.

You will make a difference by:

Work with the sales team and customer procurement to evaluate Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages. Preparation and co-ordination of proposals from pre-qualification, enquiry through to handover to the contract team (including preparation of calculation sheets and scope of supply documents). Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Sales and Procurement to ensure customer specifications are understood and translated into robust technical offerings and accurate budgets. Issue and respond to technical queries throughout the tendering process. Prepare, present, and obtain internal approval for tender documentation and pricing in line with tender processes and signature protocols. Consult legal and commercial teams on Terms and Conditions as needed to complete Tender documents. Arrange and chair tender reviews and handovers meetings in accordance with tender processes. What skills and experience you will bring to the role:

Demonstrated experience in a Tendering, Proposals, or Bid Management environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across different departments. Have a growth mindset to learn more about our P&C solutions and developing their professional skills within the role and the team. Able to coordinate input from different technical specialists and keep everyone on track to hit tight deadlines in a busy work environment. Good understanding of commercial terms, pricing strategies, and risk management on tenders. Ability to work across multiple tenders at different phases, meeting deadlines for each and communicating any challenges to achieve this. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Desirable

Prior experience working within Transmission, Distribution (DNO/IDNO), or regulated industrial sectors. Knowledge of Protection & Control (P&C) systems or the ability to quickly understand technical specifications and customer requirements. A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Commercial Management, or a related field What we can offer Performance-Based Bonus: Annual bonus linked to company performance Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements Pension Plan: Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%. Time Off: 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world-because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

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