Actemium ICP - Tendering & Estimating Engineer M&E · Actemium ICP - Nottingham

Vinci Energies United Kingdom Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Actemium ICP is seeking a Tendering and Estimating Engineer to join their team in the Midlands. The role involves preparing tenders, estimating costs for electrical infrastructure projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary package including healthcare and pension benefits.

Benefits

Share Scheme

EV Car Scheme

Health Shield

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tendering and estimating within utilities or construction.
• Strong understanding of LV/HV/EHV electrical infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of UK electricity regulations and standards (G81, ENA).

Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive tenders and cost estimates for electrical infrastructure.
• Analyse tender documentation and maintain rate cards.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations and support post-tender negotiations.

Skills

Tendering Experience

Estimating Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Numerical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

RICS, HNC/HND

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software (Candy, Conquest)

Job description

Join Actemium ICP as a Tendering and Estimating Engineer!

Location: Midlands (with hybrid/flexible working) | Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) | Package: Competitive Salary + Share Scheme + EV Car Scheme + Health Shield + Pension + Benefits

Are you ready to bring your Quantity Surveying expertise to a company that values innovation, responsibility, and teamwork? At Actemium ICP, part of the global VINCI Energies network, we’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Tendering and Estimating Engineer to help us deliver cutting-edge electrical infrastructure projects.

You’ll play a key role in preparing competitive tenders and cost estimates for new connections and infrastructure works, working alongside a collaborative team that shares your passion for precision and performance.

Job Duties:

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for LV, HV, and EHV electrical infrastructure projects.
• Analyse tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to determine project scope and requirements.
• Complete and maintain rate cards in line with company pricing structures and market trends.
• Draft and issue professional offer letters and tender submissions to clients.
• Liaise with internal departments (design, procurement, delivery) to gather necessary inputs for tendering.
• • Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
• Support post-tender negotiations and handover to project delivery teams.
• Maintain a database of historical costs and tender outcomes to inform future bids.
• Apply Quantity Surveying principles to ensure commercial accuracy and risk mitigation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in tendering and estimating within the utilities or construction sector, ideally with an ICP.
• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure projects (LV/HV/EHV).
• Proficient in preparing rate cards and commercial offer letters.
• Quantity Surveying experience or qualifications (e.g., RICS, HNC/HND, or degree in QS or related field).
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and commercial skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software (e.g., Candy, Conquest, or similar).
• Experience working with DNOs or IDNOs.
• Knowledge of UK electricity regulations and standards (e.g., G81, ENA documents)
• Familiarity with NEC or JCT contract frameworks.

Communication fields:

• Internal: Leadership Team, Client Team, Procurement Department, Estimating Team
  and HSEQ department.
  • External: Contractors, Suppliers, Service Providers, Clients, DNOs, IDNOs, andMembers of the public.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Integrity
  • Clear Communication skills
  • Responsibility and Action ownership
  • Risk Management (Identify/Reduce/Remove)
  • Flexibility
  • Enthusiasm
  • Innovation

CLOSING DATE for this advert - 4 th July