Tender Engineer

Job Description

About the Role

Working within the Global Internals & Proprietary Equipment (IPE) team at NOV Frimley, Camberley, you will lead the preparation and submission of high-quality quotation documents for both internal and external NOV clients. From initial Business Development/Sales handover through to award or closure, you will manage assigned tenders, ensuring the delivery of tailored, compliant, and commercially competitive bids.

You will collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Legal, Manufacturing, Projects, Engineering, Management, BD, and Sales teams to develop solutions that meet technical, operational, and commercial requirements. A proactive understanding of market dynamics will be essential, enabling you to communicate insights to the Head of Tender and contribute to maintaining NOV’s competitive position.

This role requires a strong understanding of process equipment manufacturing to translate technical specifications into commercially viable proposals. You will be confident, organised, and motivated to take on new challenges while developing your technical, commercial, and interpersonal capabilities across a range of projects and technologies.

About The Company

NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to the global energy industry. Based at our Frimley, Camberley location, you will be part of a collaborative and high-performing team supporting global customers with advanced process and proprietary equipment solutions. NOV combines engineering excellence, innovation, and operational expertise to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions worldwide.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse and technically complex global projects
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across international teams
• Professional development through varied project scopes and technologies
• A dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation

The chance to contribute directly to the commercial success of the business

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned tenders from BD/Sales handover through to award or closure.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality, compliant, and commercially sound tender submissions within required deadlines.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Legal, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure effective bid development and execution.
• Support Global Sales & BD Managers and Heads of IPE in client communications and relationship development to maximise current and future opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to optimise performance and responsiveness during tendering activities.
• Ensure effective interface communication across all internal stakeholders throughout the tender lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial and operational risks in line with company procedures.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of global tender procedures and tools.
• Monitor market developments and provide feedback to the Head of Tender to support strategic positioning.
• Produce compelling, clear, and customer-focused tender documentation that positions NOV competitively.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong technical understanding of process equipment manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge of project and tender execution principles (advantageous).
• Proven ability to interpret complex, specification-driven requirements and convert them into commercially viable proposals.
• Strong commercial awareness and risk assessment capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple complex tenders simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with strong technical aptitude.

Process-driven approach with the ability to apply tender procedures consistently across varying scopes.

Experience in a client-facing role, coordinating internal technical teams and external sub-suppliers under deadline pressure (desirable).

Interpersonal Skills (optional)

• Proactive and self-motivated with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Confident communicator capable of building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and suppliers.
• Adaptable and capable of reassessing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to influence across functions.
• Continuous improvement focus with the initiative to recommend and implement enhancements.
  
  

Why Join Us?

At NOV, you’ll be part of a global organisation committed to engineering excellence and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects, contribute to strategic growth, and collaborate with experienced professionals across disciplines and regions.

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

About The Team

Corporate

Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.