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Technical Sales EngineerLocation: RemoteSalary: Competitive plus benefitseSmart Networks is a leading UK Independent Connections Provider (ICP) with its own IDNO, at an exciting point in its journey. A business with real momentum, strong pipeline, and ambitious plans to grow its footprint across industrial and commercial electrical infrastructure. We specialise in grid connections and capacity upgrades, enabling business to secure and optimise their power supply, achieve sustainability goals, and future-proof their energy infrastructure.We are looking for aTechnical Sales Engineer/ Tendering Engineer / Customer Solutions Engineerto sit at the heart of our pre-contract and commercial activity, supporting the development and winning of complex grid connection projects across industrial, commercial, EV charging and other types of developments.This is acustomer-facing technical role, working closely with our Business Development Managers, estimating and design teams to shape robust, deliverable and competitive grid connection solutions. You will engage directly with developers, consultants, contractors and utilities, providing technical assurance and confidence in our capability as an ICP and IDNO partner.The role is ideal for someone with anICP, IDNO or DNO backgroundwho enjoys influencing outcomes early, shaping solutions, and bridging the gap between engineering, commercial and client-facing teams.We can recruit at both senior and junior levels subject to candidate experience and career aspirations; we will discuss this with you as part of the recruitment process.This is a fully remote role, with the option to work from our regional office in Essex or Belfast if preferred.What you will be doingCustomer-facing technical supportSupport Business Development Managers by engaging directly with clients, consultants and contractorsUnderstand customer objectives, constraints and delivery drivers (cost, programme, risk, adoption)Act as a trusted technical interface during early engagement, tenders and negotiationsProvide confidence in our technical capability, delivery approach and commercial offerBest-in-class technical solutionsDevelopsolutions-led grid connection optionsaligned to client needs and project driversOptimise solutions across cost, programme, constructability and riskEvaluate contestable vs non-contestable scopes and identify areas for value engineering or optimisationUtilise our sister company IDNO adoption capability to enhance client valueTechnical expertise & tender supportProvide technical advice and oversight to estimating and business development teamsDeveloptender-level technical designs, scopes and technical narrativesSupport configuration of quotations, challenging assumptions and exclusionsCarry out technical reviews of tender designs, ensuring alignment with standards, capability and delivery riskClearly articulate and review technical inclusions, exclusions and assumptions to avoid downstream commercial riskHow we will support you:Our Business Development Managers will manage the customer engagement- they will recognise and appreciate your technical support, you wont be on your ownOur industry leading Grid Solutions team is full of ex DNO and ex Transmission engineers- you will have a best-in-class technical team to bounce ideas, support on specific projects and support with your professional developmentWe strongly encourage and support progression towards chartership for professionally qualified engineers, or progression to being a professionally qualified engineer for those with industry experienceThis role will have development opportunities and options to join at both senior and junior levels subject to candidate experience and career aspirations- we will discuss this with you as part of the recruitment processAbout YouThis role would be a great fit for candidates from an electrical design background or other client-facing ICP, IDNO, Consultancy or DNO roles such as project engineering, project management, pre-construction management or tender engineering.What we are looking forEssential:Strong technical understanding of UK electricity networks (LV & HV Essential, EHV beneficial)Understanding of DNO/IDNO interfaces and adoption modelsAbility to communicate technical solutions to non-technical audiencesConfident communicator with clients, consultants and internal stakeholdersAbility to provide dynamic technical support to external and internal stakeholders.Pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.Desirable:Experience working within an ICPExperience supporting bids, tenders or pre-contract technical developmentFamiliarity with UK network standards (ENA, DNO specifications, G99, G81, etc.)Exposure to industrial & commercial projects11kV and/or LV Experience in electrical design or other client-facing ICP, IDNO, Consultancy or DNO roles such as project engineering, project management, pre-construction management or tender engineering. xjdpvnf Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering is desirable but not a pre-requisite.Our benefitsCompetitive SalaryAttractive Bonus SchemeCar AllowanceLife CoverAttractive Holiday AllowanceBuy Additional HolidayWellbeing ServiceEnhanced Parental LeaveLong Service AwardVolunteering SchemeIf you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.Closing date: 8thMay 2026Shortlist date: 9thMay 2026Interview date: TBC