Sales & Tendering Engineer

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