Job Description
Tendering & Quotation Engineer
Responsibilities:
- To undertake the effective development and preparation of commercial and technical Offers across the range of products and services that enhances the prospect of securing orders for the business.
- To effectively assess and validate incoming enquiries to identify our ability to offer and strategies to enhance the success of such offers.
- To respond effectively to customer requests for modifications and revalidations of issued Offers.
- To liaise with other members of the business development and sales team to ensure an understanding of timescales and tactics in the preparation of Offers.
- To liaise with Engineering and Production departments to ensure technical aspects of customers’ requirements are met in the most cost-effective manner.
- To control the quality and accuracy of the bid in respect of costs and lead times to ensure the optimal solution is submitted to the customer.
- Reviewing tender Terms and Conditions and arriving at appropriate clarifications and exceptions as necessary, in consultation with legal/risk management.
- Providing oversight in the preparation and compilation of additional documentation required to complete the bid package.
- Where necessary, to attend resulting meetings for technical clarifications and commercial negotiations in respect of Offers submitted.
- Where necessary, to offer support for external sales resources to support business development and sales success both office-based and externally.
- From time to time, based on business needs you may be asked to fulfil any reasonable request from management.
About You:
Essential
- Experience in the development of technical and commercial quotations.
- Low voltage experience in circuit breakers, switchgears, fuses, switchboards etc
Desirable
- AutoCAD
- Exposure to Contractual and Commercial issues to understand business risk profiles.
- BTEC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
- Able to plan, co-ordinate and complete tasks effectively and accurately.
- Personal commitment to ensuring that Offers generated are technically and commercial correct and generated within required timescales.
- Communications and influencing:
- Communicate effectively with both colleagues and management.
- Project a professional image to external stakeholders.
- Engaging, accurate, confident and precise.
- Self-motivated with an ability to self-manage workload.
- Understand when to consult with team and other experts as and when required.
Job Application:
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply to send a copy of your full CV – or call us now.
Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.
We receive a large number of applications for all of our positions – Therefore, if you have not received a response within 10 working days, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK