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Job Title: Sales & Tendering Engineer

Location: Hybrid remote (Alnwick, NE66 2GD)
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to:

Head of Sales

Working with:

* Internal: Sales, Operations, Engineering, Finance

* External: Clients, Sub-contractors, Suppliers

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Sales & Tendering Engineer to join our growing team. This is a pivotal role supporting the full sales lifecycle — from initial enquiry and lead generation through to tendering, bid management, and project handover.

The ideal candidate will have a good technical understanding of heat pump systems, preferably including Combined Heat & Power (CHP), along with strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to building and converting business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare professional, competitive tender responses and quotations

* Engineer and cost conceptual heating and power solutions, with technical support from the Engineering team

* Lead and participate in site assessments and feasibility studies

* Follow up on leads, opportunities, and client enquiries in a timely, proactive manner

* Generate new business opportunities in consultation with the Head of Sales

* Maintain and update our CRM system (Pipedrive) daily, ensuring accurate records and pipeline visibility

* Monitor tender portals, identify new opportunities, and manage submissions through the bid process

* Produce high-quality proposals and presentations that clearly communicate the value of our brand, products, and services

* Support the development and delivery of marketing initiatives, including event coordination and brand management

* Provide regular sales and marketing reports and analysis

* Collaborate with internal teams and the wider Group bid teams to maximise bid success rates

* Contribute to continuous business development through professional, client-focused sales activity

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

* Solid technical knowledge of heat pumps

* Good general engineering understanding with an appropriate technical qualification

* Proven experience in bid & tender cost estimating and writing, with demonstrable success

* Proficiency with CRM tools and excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

* Dynamic, enthusiastic, and professional sales approach

* Full UK driving licence

Preferred:

* Understanding of CHP systems

* Experience using Pipedrive CRM

* Strong social media skills, especially LinkedIn

* 2+ years working with heat pumps or in a technical sales environment

Package & Benefits

* Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per year

* Hybrid working (office and home-based flexibility)

* Free on-site parking

* 25% travel (as required)

* Opportunity to join a progressive, forward-thinking company in a growing sector

Work Authorisation

Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom