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About this Graduate Tendering Engineer role at ABB

ABB · Onsite · Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

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Tendering Engineer

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In this role, you will support the preparation of competitive, high-quality bids and proposals for customers mainly across the UK within ABB's Motion Service (MOSE) business. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer to develop both technical and commercial skills while working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to solutions that help customers improve reliability, efficiency, and performance.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What’s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day. 

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

Work model: Daresbury, Warrington (Office-based)

  • Support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for ABB Motion Service opportunities.

  • Review customer enquiries, specifications, and project requirements, working closely with experienced team members.

  • Assist in developing cost estimates, quotations, and tender submissions that balance customer requirements with business objectives.

  • Collaborate with engineering, sales, project and service teams to gather information required for bid submissions.

  • Ensure proposals are accurate, professionally presented, and submitted within agreed deadlines.

  • Participate in technical discussions and customer meetings where appropriate.

  • Maintain tender documentation, opportunity records, and internal systems to ensure accurate reporting and effective knowledge sharing.

  • Continuously develop your technical, commercial, and industry knowledge through training, mentoring, and hands-on experience.

  • Contribute ideas for process improvements and support the team's commitment to operational excellence.

  • Uphold ABB's values and commitment to quality, health and safety, integrity, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications for the Role

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

  • Recent graduate or early-career professional interested in engineering, tendering, sales support, or commercial engineering.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical information and develop practical solutions.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

  • A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, take ownership, and drive continuous improvement.

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Knowledge of electric motors, drives, or industrial automation technologies.

  • Previous internship, placement, or project experience within an engineering environment.

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

  • Competitive salary

  • 25 days annual  leave plus bank holidays

  • Competitive contributory pension scheme

  • Life assurance

  • Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)

  • Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Generous employee referral scheme

For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

More about us

ABB Motion is a global leader in motors, drives, generators, and related services, helping customers improve energy efficiency, safety, reliability, and productivity. Our innovative technologies are used across a wide range of industries, enabling businesses to achieve more sustainable and efficient operations.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. 
 

Run What Runs the World.  

#RunwithABB 

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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