Lead, Tender & Design - North (Electrical Networks)

Anderson Knight; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight are delighted to be working with a National Business who are looking to appoint a Head of Tendering and Design (North). Reporting to the General Manager, this role sits within the regional leadership team with full accountability for the technical integrity, and delivery assurance of the tendering and Design function across the North.

The Head of Tendering & Design – North will lead a high-performing team responsible for developing commercially robust, technically compliant, and

Qualifications

• Essential: Significant experience in UK utilities / ICP / IDNO sector.
• Essential: Strong electrical design expertise for LV and 11kV networks.
• Essential: Proven tendering, pricing and risk management experience.
• Essential: Delivery of margin performance and design-to-cost outcomes.
• Essential: Experience leading high-performing technical teams.
• Essential: Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Essential: In-depth knowledge of G81, G99, BS7671 and DNO/IDNO standards.
• Desirable: Experience with 33kV networks and grid connections.
• Desirable: Knowledge of AAV models, contestable works, adopter constraints.
• Desirable: Framework contracts or major infrastructure programmes.
• Desirable: Track record of bid performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and approval of commercially competitive tender submissions.
• Govern pricing strategy, cost build-ups, and commercial risk allocation.
• Drive bid margins, performance and tender efficiency improvements.
• Provide senior technical-commercial input into major bids and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with DNO/IDNO standards and UK regulations.
• Deliver design authority for LM/11kV networks from opportunity to handover.
• Collaborate with BD, Operations, and partners to ensure deliverable designs.

Skills

UK utilities/ICP/IDNO sector

Electrical design LV/11kV

Tendering & pricing

Margin & design-to-cost

Technical team leadership

Stakeholder management

G81/G99/BS7671 knowledge

Bid strategy & market engagement

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (IET or equivalent), or working towards

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Anderson Knight are delighted to be working with a National Business who are looking to appoint a Head of Tendering and Design (North). Reporting to the General Manager, this role sits within the regional leadership team with full accountability for the technical integrity, and delivery assurance of the tendering and Design function across the North.

The Head of Tendering & Design – North will lead a high-performing team responsible for developing commercially robust, technically compliant, and