CCL Global are currently recruiting for a Proposals Engineer to join a leading multinational engineering company within their Grid Solutions business. This position focuses on High Voltage (HV) AC & DC substation bids supporting the transition to green energy through offshore wind, grid-scale storage, and hydrogen projects.
Permanent / Full-Time (UK)
Location: Stafford, Staffordshire
Lead technical coordination for tendering activities on HV AC & DC substations and renewable energy integration projects.
Work closely with bid and commercial teams to prepare competitive and technically sound proposals.
Provide expert substation design input covering primary plant layout, equipment selection, and integration.
Analyse client requirements and define optimised technical and commercial solutions.
Develop and deliver documentation for scope, schedule, and technical specifications in line with company processes.
Collaborate with design, engineering, and tender teams to ensure high-quality, compliant bids.
Interface with commercial, project, and product teams to align design solutions with execution strategy.
Contribute to continuous improvement across bid development and engineering practices.
Demonstrate deep industry understanding to shape value-driven bid strategies.
Requirements
Bachelor s degree in Electrical or Power Engineering (or equivalent).
Minimum 10 years experience in transmission and/or distribution tendering, design, or customer application engineering.
Strong technical understanding of HV substations, including primary plant, protection and control, SCADA, OT cybersecurity, and telecom systems.
Experience in HVDC and/or offshore wind projects considered advantageous.
Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines.
Fluent in written and spoken English; strong communication and problem-solving skills.