Sulzer

Bid and Tendering Specialist Job Details | Sulzer


PayCompetitive
LocationBirmingham/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 92786

      Services_EUA-E690

      Bid and Tendering Specialist - 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.

      As Bid & Tendering Specialist you are a key player in translating client requirements and site assessments into detailed, accurate project costings. You are essential in ensuring that tenders for Steam Turbine & Compressor equipment services are competitive, technically precise, and commercially sound. You will be responsible for developing proposals for complex projects, ensuring alignment between technical feasibility, cost efficiency, and commercial success.

      Role Location: This UK-based role offers flexibility, allowing you to work from home. Travel to other service centres and customer locations will be required.

      Your main tasks and responsibilities:

      • Ensuring thorough technical scope definition and risk management for complex Steam Turbine & Compressor service projects (e.g. inspections, repairs, parts supply, multi-train solutions, rerates, upgrades and modifications)
      • Prepare end-to-end cost estimation and commercial quotations for Steam Turbine & Compressor projects based on technical specifications
      • Engage and collaborate successfully with clients and external partners (e.g. vendors / subcontractors) as well internal stakeholders
      • Support post-tender activities, ensuring smooth transition from bid to execution, including scope validation and project briefing
      • Contribute to procurement and cost efficiency by working closely with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, lead times and quality for related parts and services
      • Continuously improve cost estimation methods to improve accuracy and efficiency in pricing strategies


      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 proposals/ bid / 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.
      • Thorough analytical skills and commercial mindset
      • Proactive, solution-oriented personality with strong interpersonal skills
      • Fluency in German and/or French, (advantageous)


      What We Offer:

      • A 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.

      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.

      Sulzer has been recognised as a 2025 Top Employer in 9 countries - Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK, and the USA. Having 5 certified countries in Europe also means we’ve earned the title of European Top Employer. This achievement truly reflects the incredible culture and commitment of our teams around the world.

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  • About the company

      Sulzer Ltd. is a Swiss industrial engineering and manufacturing firm, founded by Salomon Sulzer-Bernet in 1775 and established as Sulzer Brothers Ltd.

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