Job Description Summary

Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial strategy for GE Vernova’s Electrification business in the UK?

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Tendering Engineer to join our Grid Systems Integration team based in Stafford.

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World
With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.
Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Electrification
Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

Job Description

Let’s Talk about the Role

The Tendering Engineer  will act as a key contributor to the HVDC Transformers tendering team, driving high-quality, competitive proposals to support global business development.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end tender process, collaborating across engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and project management teams to deliver proposals that maximize customer satisfaction and drive commercial success.

How You Will Make a Difference

  • Driving bid strategies in partnership with leadership to deliver efficient, high-probability-of-success proposals.

  • Leading the organization of tendering activities, including technical feasibility studies and commercial proposal optimization.

  • Building and managing tender schedules while proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks or deviations.

  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure all tender approvals and process gates are managed in a timely and compliant manner.

  • Developing deep technical knowledge of products and market trends to anticipate customer needs and offer competitive recommendations.

  • Improving tendering processes to enhance bid quality, reduce slippage, and increase overall customer satisfaction.

Skills for Success

You should be a strategic problem-solver with a background in complex engineering projects, possessing:

  • The ability to lead contract negotiations and technical clarifications with customers in an international environment.

  • The capability to work effectively under tight time constraints and high-pressure bidding cycles.

  • An understanding of commercial management, contract terms, and costing within a large-scale project environment.

  • An expertise in electrical power system engineering, particularly regarding HVDC or power transformer equipment.

  • A keen interest in utilizing advanced data tools and software to produce precise, high-quality documentation.

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Where and how you'll work

  • This is a permanent position based in our Stafford office.

  • We are big on collaboration and connection, and this role requires an onsite presence to work closely with our integrated project teams.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.

Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We're determined to be the best place to grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

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