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This Position reports to:
Division Manager, System Drives
As Tendering Team Manager, you will lead a small, dynamic team of Tendering Engineers and play a pivotal role in delivering competitive, high-quality bids and proposals for our customers across the UK. Based in Daresbury and supporting our Motion High Power (MOHP) business, you’ll combine technical expertise with commercial insight to drive success.

MORE ABOUT US

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Flexible working
• Private medical cover for yourself and partner
• Generous bonus scheme

For the 5th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

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YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Lead and motivate a team of Tendering Engineers to deliver accurate, timely bids and proposals aligned with customer requirements and business objectives
• Collaborate with Sales and Application Engineering to develop competitive pricing strategies and high-quality work scopes.
• Oversee the full proposal lifecycle, from opportunity screening and approvals through to submission, using Salesforce CRM.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements and commercial terms
• Balance multiple priorities effectively, managing deadlines and setting clear expectations with stakeholders.
• Understand contractual terms to assess commercial risk and pricing implications
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and maintain strong relationships across ABB units and external customers.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Tendering, Bids & Proposal or Estimator.
• Experience with Drives and Motors is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge in electrical Single Line Diagram, Technical Specifications & Clarifications.
• Basic knowledge in Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Contracts & Legal clauses.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak periods to meet tender deadlines.
• Some previous line management experience is preferrable.
• You will be fluent in English