Location: Leeds
Work Pattern: Hybrid (minimum of 3 days on a Schneider Electric site)
Role Mission:
As a Tendering Engineer Apprentice, you will report to the Hub Execution Centre Tendering Manager. You will be responsible for preparing technical submissions, reviewing commercial proposals for busbar systems (a type of electrical distribution system), providing technical support to the Canalis sales team, preparing orders, engaging with installation teams, and communicating directly with commercial clients and customers. You will ensure all requirements are thoroughly met through accurate and competitive submissions.
Visits to customer offices and construction sites will be part of the training. You will learn about Schneider Electric’s Low and Medium Voltage Power Products (which are used to safely and efficiently distribute electricity) and become part of a vibrant, dynamic, and supportive team. During your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with members of the wider team across various parts of our UK business, with potential for overseas training.
Key Responsibilities:
Proposal Preparation: Review customer specifications and requirements to prepare technically compliant and commercially competitive proposals for customer projects.
Sales Collaboration: Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer needs and provide technical support during the proposal process.
Technical Assessment: Conduct technical assessments to determine the most suitable products and solutions for customer applications.
Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including the expert technical team, product management, and procurement, to gather necessary inputs for proposals.
Standards Compliance: Ensure that proposal documents comply with technical and commercial standards and reflect Schneider Electric's value proposition.
Customer Interaction: Participate in proposal clarification meetings and technical discussions with customers as required.
Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal processes and tools for customised electrical distribution solutions.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and attractive bonus scheme.
- Employee Share Ownership Programme.
- Pension scheme and generous life assurance.
- 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
- Holiday buy and sell programme.
- Flexible working arrangements (role dependent).
- Hybrid working arrangements (role dependent).
- Access to health and wellbeing support.
- Volunteering opportunities.
- Access to employee discounts (including fitness, shopping, and dining).
- Access to the Open Talent Market Portal (includes internal job opportunities, mentors, and global projects).
- Access to the Learning Portal (supports continuous learning with a range of content).
Who are Schneider Electric?
Schneider’s purpose is to create impact by empowering everyone to make the most of their energy and resources, bridging progress with sustainability. At Schneider, they call this Life Is On.
Their mission is to be the trusted partner in sustainability and efficiency. As a global leader in industrial technology, Schneider provides integrated solutions that help businesses grow, using digital tools to improve efficiency and create value for their customers.
With over 150,000 employees and more than a million partners in over 100 countries, they stay close to their customers and communities. Schneider embraces diversity and inclusion, guided by their purpose of building a sustainable future for all.