Tendering Sales Application Engineer

GE’s Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

GE Vernova is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Tendering Sales Application Engineer to join our team in Rugby, UK. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the pre-sales process by assessing customer needs, developing technical solutions, and collaborating with various teams to win bids.

In this role you will focus on:

• Analysing customer requirements and scoping technical solutions for custom projects (CMUs)
• Developing technical proposals, bills of materials, and risk assessments in collaboration with Sales and Engineering
• Providing technical expertise to the commercial team for bid preparation and negotiations
• Collaborating with internal teams to identify feasible and optimal solutions
• Managing technical risks and developing mitigation plans
• Reviewing and commenting on customer requirements and ensuring alignment with proposals
• Participating in customer meetings, presentations, and negotiations.

We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:

• A relevant degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• Commercial experience in Application Engineering tendering, preferably in: Offshore, Naval, or Industrial sectors
• Experience with Application Engineering tools (e.g., Salesforce, OCS)
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage risks and think strategically
• Focus, diligence, and meticulous work ethic
• Growth mindset.

What will make you stand out:

• Previous experience in writing technical quotations
• Solid understanding of automation, PLCs, medium and high voltage drives, or power systems
• Valid UK driver’s license
• Experience using Microsoft Visio 

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.