Senior Electrical Tendering Engineer in West Bromwich

The Senior Electrical Tendering Engineer (Electrical Network & Infrastructure) is responsible for all pricing activities across the Customer Network sector, including Operations & Maintenance, Remedials, and Projects. Acting as the central point of contact for Customer Network design and pricing, the role ensures timely and competitive responses to business enquiries and supports the continued growth of the EN&I Customer Networks division. Working closely with Business Development, Design Engineers, and Project Managers, the Senior Electrical Tendering Engineer leads the successful production and delivery of proposals for both new and existing customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive customer enquiries and complete bid/no-bid assessments in line with business objectives and in consultation with the line manager.
• Establish initial timescales for proposal delivery to manage customer expectations.
• Work collaboratively with Customer Network Engineers and the Design Team to develop compliant and effective project designs.
• Produce fully costed project proposals by engaging with suppliers and subcontractors, supported by the Engineering Buyer where needed.
• Ensure proposals adhere to all relevant electrical design standards, regulations, and best‐practice guidance.
• Secure technical and financial approvals prior to issuing proposal letters.
• Prepare pricing for Operation, Maintenance, Repair, and Asset Replacement workstreams in partnership with Customer Network Engineers, Business Development, and administrative teams.
• Lead pricing exercises and coordinate tender responses across the wider EN&I team.

Leadership & Team Support

• Manage and mentor Tendering Engineers, providing guidance and technical support.
• Review and peer‐review estimates and proposals produced by the team.
• Contribute to the technical development of team members.
• Ensure consistent processes and standards in the production of proposals.

Risk, Review & Handover

• Assess project risks, issues, and potential commercial impacts.
• Review tender documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Evaluate design options and alternatives to identify optimal solutions.
• Deliver accurate cost estimates aligned with client specifications and technical requirements.
• Produce formal handover documentation for secured work and support handover meetings to explain scope, costs, assumptions, and clarifications.
• Assist with project closure activities, including lessons learned reviews.

Commercial & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with the Bid Team to review contract terms and ensure appropriate commercial conditions are captured in quotations.
• Manage the interface with Business Development to resolve competing priorities effectively.
• Collaborate with project managers and design engineers during project handover and variation reviews.

Governance, Reporting & Administration

• Complete all necessary company process documents, financial entries, database records, and diary updates.
• Produce required weekly and monthly management reports.
• Ensure full compliance with company QHSE policies and procedures.

Person Specification

• Highly organised, with the ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively at all organisational levels.
• Supportive team player with the ability to collaborate with technical and commercial colleagues.
• Strong influencing and relationship‐building skills.
• Adaptable, versatile, and committed to continuous learning and development.
• Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professional conduct.

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience within the DNO and non-regulated sectors.
• Proven engineering experience in delivering technical solutions and costings in electrical and civil engineering environments.
• Knowledge of HV & LV installations and switchgear.
• Experience working on systems up to 33kV.
• Strong track record of working in a customer‐focused, fast‐paced environment.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Adhere to company and Group policies and procedures at all times.
• Report deficiencies in systems, equipment, or processes that may affect service delivery or pose safety/environmental risks.
• Use all equipment and PPE appropriately and in accordance with training.
• Report issues, hazards, or training needs via the appropriate channels.

Information Security

• Ensure compliance with Mitie's information security procedures in all activities.
• Proactively identify and report security risks to your manager.
• Report actual and suspected security incidents.

Note

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties undertaken. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder throughout the period of employment. The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holder's role and/or the needs of the business.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Mitie we know that 'our diversity makes us stronger'. We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where our people can thrive and be their best every day. We are very proud of our rich and diverse culture and backgrounds. Our diversity creates ideas and insights. Everyone at Mitie has a voice and is treated as an equal. We recognise the unique contributions that you can bring and our people and customers thrive when we get this right.

Benefits

Our market‐leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans. When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days' holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices! We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well‐known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle‐to‐work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save‐as‐you‐earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie). We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000! Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‐term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Cory Ambler at cory.ambler@mitie.com.

Employment History

Since 1987, Mitie's 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.