Assistant Bid Manager / Estimating (Building & Civil Engineering)

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a proactive Assistant Bid Manager/Estimator to support civil works for electricity transmission projects. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with various teams to prepare detailed estimates and manage tender phases, ensuring alignment with company goals. Your expertise in civil engineering and strong communication skills will be vital in addressing construction-related matters and developing consistent tender submissions. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to sustainable energy solutions, where your contributions will help shape the future of energy.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus

Generous Holiday Allowance

Pension Scheme

Company Share Scheme

Employee Discounts

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project-related fields like Civil Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of civil/building design and construction methodology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for civil engineering and building works.
• Collaborate with various teams to align solutions with goals.
• Manage tender phases and act as primary contact for the Tender Team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Bid Management

Project Delivery

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Commercial Awareness

Environmental Awareness

CDM Regulations Understanding

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND in Building/Civil Engineering

Job description

Assistant Bid Manager / Estimating (Building & Civil Engineering)

About the Role

Location: United Kingdom, Manchester

Remote vs. Office: Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Company: Siemens Energy Limited

Organization: EVP Global Functions

Business Unit: Project Entity

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Mid-level Professional

Job Responsibilities

As an Assistant Bid Manager/Estimator for Civil works, you start your day by collaborating with the Civil Pre Construction Manager to manage the civil scope for electricity transmission substations and high voltage direct current interconnector convertor stations. You are responsible for overseeing all tender phases up to the handover to the execution team. Together with the Pre Construction Manager, you act as the primary point of contact for the Tender Team and subcontractors, addressing all construction-related matters.

Your day involves preparing detailed estimates for civil engineering and building works, ensuring they align with the company’s bidding and estimating systems and procedures. You collaborate with other members of the tendering and engineering teams to build solutions that align with customer and company goals.

Throughout the day, you collaborate with various partners, including Business Management, Operations Management, the Head of Civil Engineering, Engineering Managers, Project Managers, Functional Managers, Commercial Management, Engineers and Designers, Project Controllers, finance teams, Procurement specialists, Buyers, Clients, Project Partners, and Third Parties such as statutory bodies and undertakers.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

1. Support Pre Construction Manager and Civil Bid Managers.
2. Evaluate customer specifications and create implementation concepts.
3. Develop and refine Civil Works RFQ packages and calculation tools.
4. Coordinate with teams like plant design, building services, and purchasing.
5. Conduct technical reviews and prepare estimates for civil engineering works.
6. Identify and record opportunities and risks during tenders.
7. Collaborate with business management and other collaborators to agree on strategies.
8. Maintain registers of assumptions and detailed tender documentation.
9. Produce cost plans for business development and budget submissions.
10. Obtain feedback on estimating adequacy and update estimates as needed.
11. Prepare and maintain estimating handover packs and support project teams.
12. Aim to win work, develop consistent tender submissions, and generate client confidence.

What You’ll Bring:

1. Strong communication skills and a proactive demeanour.
2. Experience within a bid team and/or commercial setting.
3. Experience working as part of a Project Delivery Team.
4. A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, or relevant experience with HNC/HND in a Building/Civil Engineering/Construction field.
5. 5+ years of experience in at least one project-related field (Civil Engineering, Building Construction, etc.).
6. Strong knowledge and understanding of civil/building design and construction methodology.
7. Assertive and strong personality.
8. Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
9. Good understanding of CDM Regulations 2015.
10. Good environmental awareness.
11. Working toward professional membership in one or more of the following:

• CEng/IEng with the Institute of Civil Engineers
• MCIOB/ICIOB with the Chartered Institute of Building
• MRICS/AssocRICS- Construction Pathways

Desirable:

Infrastructure experience in sectors such as power (substations, power generation) or water.

Knowledge of building services.

Who is Siemens Energy

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: Siemens Energy Employee Video

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

At Siemens Energy, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, pension, company share scheme, and employee discounts. We also encourage flexibility and innovation in the workplace, supporting agile working arrangements. Join our diverse and inclusive team where your unique talents and perspectives will be celebrated and contribute to our mission of providing sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy to the world.

For more information, visit: Siemens Energy Careers