Service Tendering Specialist

Location:

Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0138702

Date Posted:

2026-07-21

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure. As a global leader in power technologies and services, we are looking for a highly motivated Service Tendering Specialist to join our growing Service team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering competitive service solutions that support our customers throughout the lifecycle of their assets. Working collaboratively across Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Service Operations, you will be responsible for developing high-quality technical and commercial proposals that drive business growth while ensuring an exceptional customer experience. If you are commercially astute, customer-focused, and passionate about delivering winning solutions, we would love to hear from you.

How you'll make an impact:

• Prepare and manage competitive service tenders, quotations, and estimates, ensuring the best technical and commercial solution for each customer requirement.

• Develop accurate and comprehensive bid documentation, including detailed cost calculations, pricing, and supporting technical information.

• Coordinate all technical, financial, commercial, contractual, and project-related aspects of bid submissions in collaboration with the wider Service team.

• Build strong relationships with customers, providing technical support and ensuring a positive experience throughout the sales process.

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial, technical, and contractual risks within bids, quotations, and customer agreements.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Supply Chain teams to identify suitable vendors and evaluate supplier proposals against technical and commercial specifications.

• Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of high-quality tender submissions that meet customer and business requirements.

• Champion Hitachi Energy's core values of Safety and Integrity by taking accountability for your actions while supporting colleagues, customers, and the wider business.

Background:

• Previous experience in tendering, bid management, estimating, proposals, or commercial support within an engineering, utilities, energy, or industrial environment.

• Strong commercial and financial awareness with the ability to analyse costs, pricing structures, contracts, and risk.

• Ability to interpret technical specifications and develop customer-focused service solutions.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across multidisciplinary teams.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experienced in working with ERP, CRM, or tender management systems.

More about us:

Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process. Applications are open until [insert date]. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us to inspire the next era of sustainable energy!

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.