Senior Tendering Engineer

Sulzer

The Role

Overview

Senior engineer handling high‑volume quotes & complex pump tenders.

Key Responsibilities

  • tendering
  • pricing strategy
  • process improvement
  • quote preparation
  • contract negotiation
  • collaboration

Tasks

-Champion best practices in tendering, quoting, and customer service. -Lead pricing strategy and commercial terms for UK tenders, ensuring competitive and profitable offers. -Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and win rates. -Prepare and deliver a high volume of quick-turnaround quotes as well as detailed, multi-disciplinary bids for complex projects. -Support contract negotiations with confidence and precision, protecting Sulzer’s interests. -Collaborate with engineering, hydraulics, costing, and sales teams to optimise technical and commercial solutions.

Requirements

  • communication
  • negotiation
  • pump industry
  • quoting
  • tendering
  • technical acumen

What You Bring

-Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. -Experience in the pump industry or a closely related engineering field. -Proven ability to manage both high-volume quoting and complex, high-value tenders. -Strong technical and commercial acumen, with a deep understanding of pricing strategies, contract terms, and margin protection. -Ability to act independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound decisions under pressure.

Benefits

-Confidential Employee Assistance Programmes -Wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts -Long Service Awards -33 days annual leave -Private Medical Insurance -Car or car allowance – EV options available -Discounted personal car leasing -Costco membership option -Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways -Competitive basic salary -Annual bonus scheme, based on company and personal performance -Defined contribution pension scheme

The Company

About Sulzer

-Sulzer leads in manufacturing pumps, turbines, and related services with a rich history of innovation. -The company serves multiple sectors, including energy, water, industrial, and utilities, offering cutting-edge technologies. -Sulzer's engineering expertise has driven successful projects across the world, from energy plants to water treatment facilities. -Known for their commitment to high-quality standards, Sulzer’s solutions help businesses maintain operational efficiency and sustainability. -The company has expanded its reach through strategic acquisitions, becoming a key player in industrial services worldwide. -Sulzer’s ability to provide tailored, scalable solutions has made them a preferred partner for complex projects. -From refining oil to improving water management, Sulzer is instrumental in improving essential infrastructure worldwide.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Chemical Processing

Pulp and Paper

Sugar, Starch and Sweeteners

Oil and Gas

Power Generation

Mining

Water Management

Marine

Industrial