Bid Engineer - #1744888

Location: Sheffield Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (Depending on Experience) Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Bid Engineer to join our team in Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity offering clear career progression to Bid Manager.

You'll play a key role in managing and delivering competitive bids, tenders, and proposals for low-voltage (LV) electrical projects. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you'll help us secure new contracts and drive business growth.

• Lead bid submissions – manage the full bid lifecycle, including technical queries, document preparation, and deadline tracking.

• Prepare PQQs and tenders – ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with client requirements.

• Develop commercial proposals – create costed bids with input from engineering, procurement, and commercial teams.

• Support sales – assist in building strong client proposals and identifying opportunities.

• Collaborate with teams – work cross-functionally to improve competitiveness and efficiency.

• Manage risk & compliance – ensure proposals meet health & safety, legal, and company standards.

• Build relationships – liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to support successful bids.

• Maintain records – keep accurate logs of bid activity, versions, and communications.

• Drive improvements – contribute to better bid processes and higher win rates.

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering

• Strong understanding of LV Electrical

• Background in project-based environments

• Proven experience in bids, tenders, or proposals

• Excellent communication and document writing skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel & Word)

• Strong attention to detail and organisation

• Proactive and problem-solving mindset

• Clear pathway to Bid Manager as part of succession planning

• Supportive team environment

• Diverse and challenging projects

• Join a well-respected and growing company in the electrical engineering sector

Interested? Click apply now, or contact Jamie Garcia-Courtice at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury for more information. (url removed)

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