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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