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Tendering Engineer - Full Time - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
Through an extensive network of over 100 service sites worldwide, Sulzer delivers cutting-edge parts and maintenance solutions for a wide range of rotating equipment. We are currently expanding our steam turbine and compressor business within mainland UK and are seeking an experienced Tendering Engineer to join our team, playing a pivotal role in our growth strategy.
At Sulzer, you’ll be part of an innovative team committed to excellence. As a Tendering Engineer, you will be instrumental in converting client specifications into detailed project costings, ensuring the successful delivery of our services. Your expertise will directly influence our ability to secure and manage critical projects, driving our success in the UK market.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Handle initial customer Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and efficiently manage data entry within Salesforce.
- Analyse client specifications, identify key areas of focus, and ensure a thorough understanding of requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Technical Field Authorities, and clients to align on bid strategies, technical scopes, and commercial terms.
- Develop detailed technical estimates, incorporating work scopes, budgeted hours, and direct costs.
- Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain pricing and support technical procurement.
- Ensure the timely and accurate issuance of tenders, assisting the Commercial team in formulating competitive quotations.
- Manage order acknowledgements, ensuring alignment with client quotations and contractual agreements.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Ideally, you will hold a recognised qualification in mechanical engineering or a related discipline. We are also open to considering Sales Engineers or Project Engineers with tendering experience who are seeking a new career path.
- Strong experience in rotating equipment services, workshop reclamation, and repair processes. Any experience with Steam Turbine / Multistage Compression equipment is a distinct advantage.
- Familiarity with service and repair supply chains.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and the Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project.
- Ability to multitask, work accurately under pressure, and adapt to emerging demands.
- A strong customer service ethos, with the ability to balance client needs with Sulzer’s commercial objectives.
What We Offer:
- Competitive basic salary.
- Bonus scheme.
- 33 days of annual leave.
- Defined pension contribution.
- Confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programmes.
- Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle.
- Employees can also apply for a Costco membership for additional exclusive offers.
- Discounted Personal Car Leasing - open to you, your family and friends
- Employees longevity is rewarded with Long Service Awards
- Continued learning and development opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
- Free and secure onsite parking, with electric charging facilities.
Join Us on Our Growth Journey This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Sulzer’s ambitious growth objectives in mainland UK. If you are a detail-oriented, technically proficient professional with a passion for delivering excellence, we would love to hear from you!
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Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com . Our team is looking forward hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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