Lead Tender Engineer – HV & Multi-Utility Bids

Zenit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenit, a leading engineering firm in Manchester, is seeking a Tender Lead to take full ownership of tenders from enquiry through submission. You will be accountable for pricing accuracy, margin protection and strategic bids, coordinating across internal teams and with clients.

You will design schemes using CAD, develop technical submissions and cost estimates, interpret client specs, engage suppliers, manage risks and align commercial strategy with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading utility tenders from enquiry to submission.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to interpret client specs for compliant bids.

Responsibilities

• Leading HV and multi-utility tenders from enquiry to submission
• CAD-based scheme design
• Developing technical submissions and cost estimates for complex tenders
• Interpreting client specifications to deliver compliant bids
• Engaging with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to clarify queries
• Mitigating risks early to support cost control
• Collaborating with senior leadership on commercial strategy
• Leading internal tender settlement meetings
• Developing pricing models and cost plans; defining margins
• Reviewing and approving designs
• Updating CRM (Monday.com) regularly
• Experience tendering utility projects
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Tender leadership

Pricing strategy

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Tools

CAD

Job description

Zenit, a leading engineering firm in Manchester, is seeking a Tender Lead to take full ownership of tenders from enquiry through submission. You will be accountable for pricing accuracy, margin protection and strategic bids, coordinating across internal teams and with clients.

You will design schemes using CAD, develop technical submissions and cost estimates, interpret client specs, engage suppliers, manage risks and align commercial strategy with business objectives.