Datacentre Tendering Engineer
Role Overview
We are seeking a Solutions Tender Engineer to join a UK-based solution centre tendering team, supporting the growth of the data centre business in a rapidly evolving market driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and high-density computing environments.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing high-quality, competitive technical and commercial proposals for integrated data centre infrastructure solutions. You will work across a broad portfolio of technologies, including UPS systems, power distribution, indoor and outdoor cooling, rack systems, environmental monitoring (DCIM), and modular/containerised solutions, contributing to projects from concept through to delivery.
You will operate within established project governance processes and collaborate closely with sales, engineering, global product teams, manufacturing facilities, and key internal stakeholders including procurement, finance, legal, and contracts teams. This collaboration ensures solutions are technically compliant, commercially robust, and aligned with both customer requirements and internal standards.
This is a key role supporting complex, high-value opportunities, offering exposure to cutting-edge technologies including high-density environments, liquid cooling, and sustainable data centre solutions.
About You
- Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure systems, including power, cooling, and IT environments
- Ability to develop integrated end-to-end technical solutions
- Strong commercial awareness, including cost modelling and margin considerations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and time management capability
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing deadlines
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Awareness of energy efficiency and sustainability considerations, including PUE and carbon impact
- Experience working within a matrix or global organisation is advantageous
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Proven experience in tendering, pre-sales, or application engineering within data centres or critical infrastructure environments
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary infrastructure solutions
- Knowledge of tendering processes and commercial frameworks
Desirable
- Familiarity with recognised data centre standards and best practices
- Experience with modular or prefabricated data centre solutions
- Exposure to hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data centre environments
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays
- Pension scheme
- Employee share ownership opportunities
- Health and wellbeing support programmes
- Flexible gym membership options
- Internal career development and mobility opportunities
- Access to mentoring, training, and global project exposure
- Employee discount programmes
- Comprehensive learning and development resources