Tendering & Design Engineer

Overview

• Job Title: Tendering & Design Engineer
• Industry Sector: Electrical Engineering / EV Infrastructure / Power Distribution
• Location: Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire (Initial 3 months: 4 days in-office, Mon–Thu; Post-probation: Hybrid 2 days in-office). Working Hours: 07:30 – 16:00 (30-minute lunch).
• Base Salary: up to £50,000
• Industry Title Equivalents: Tendering Engineer, Applications Engineer, Proposals Engineer, Bid Engineer
• Position Context: Full-time backfill role within a 2-person team, reporting directly to the Tendering Manager.

Key Purpose of the Role

Working in partnership with K&D Recruitment, our client is seeking an experienced Tendering & Design Engineerto develop technically compliant, commercial tender submissions for Low Voltage (LV) switchgear, package substations, and EV infrastructure projects.

This role bridges tendering and preliminary design—producing technical solutions, component selections, layout drawings, and cost estimations. The engineer will collaborate closely with internal teams across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Production, and Procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate incoming customer enquiries and accurately interpret complex technical drawings and specifications.
• Correctly specify and select electrical components for package substations and LV switchgear/switchboards.
• Utilize AutoCAD to generate preliminary single-line diagrams, layout drawings, and technical schematics.
• Liaise with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to assemble complete costings and technical tender proposals.
• Communicate effectively with customers and external stakeholders via phone and face-to-face meetings to clarify technical requirements.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Electrical Tendering, Applications Engineering, or Bid/Proposals Engineering.
• Solid technical background and familiarity with LV Switchgear and/or Package Substations.
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex electrical engineering drawings and schematics.
• Practical proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills (verbal and written).

Desirable Criteria

• Exposure to EV infrastructure project delivery or related equipment.

Key Personal Attributes

• Solution-Oriented: Proactive mindset that delivers actionable solutions rather than just identifying issues.
• Adaptable & Autonomous: Capable of working under self-initiative while remaining a collaborative team player.
• Core Technical Knowledge: Strong foundational engineering comprehension (company-specific quoting tools can be taught, but core engineering principles are required).

First 3 Months' Objectives

1. Master component selection across both core product categories (Package Substations & LV Switchgear).
2. Demonstrate independence in reading customer drawings and producing initial AutoCAD layouts.
3. Complete internal product knowledge training (may require brief travel to secondary site facility).

Recruitment & Selection Process (K&D Recruitment)

• Target Sourcing Sectors: Switchgear manufacturers, power distribution equipment suppliers, electrical panel builders, EV infrastructure providers.
• Interview Structure:
• Stage 1 (Teams): Technical & Competency Interview (Tendering Manager & Technical Lead)
• Stage 2 (Onsite - Sowerby Bridge): In-person Panel Interview (Tendering Manager & Senior Operations Team)
• Key Screening Questions:

1. Technical drawing interpretation experience.
2. Proficiency level with AutoCAD.
3. Direct background in LV switchgear or package substation equipment.

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