Mechanical Tendering Engineer

Dropp.UK; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dropp.UK is seeking a capable Estimator/Tendering professional to join our mechanical engineering team. You will review client enquiries, prepare detailed estimates for water and wastewater projects, and develop tender submissions.

You will interpret drawings and specs, take-offs, assess quotations, identify risks, and support handover to delivery teams after award. Strong Excel and MS Office skills and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, tendering, proposals or mechanical engineering.
• Background in water, wastewater, utilities, process, manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems including pumps, pipework, valves and plant equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review client enquiries, specifications and tender documents.
• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates and costings for water and wastewater projects.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develop technical tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Interpret drawings, P&IDs, specifications and scope requirements.
• Carry out material take-offs and labour assessments.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the tender process.
• Participate in tender review meetings and bid presentations where required.
• Support project handover to delivery teams following a successful award.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Proposals

Mechanical engineering

Water industry

Wastewater

Utilities sector

Process engineering

Manufacturing

Pipework

Pumps

Valves

Process systems

Engineering drawings

Technical specifications

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Review client enquiries, specifications and tender documents.
• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates and costings for water and wastewater projects.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develop technical tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Interpret drawings, P&IDs, specifications and scope requirements.
• Carry out material take-offs and labour assessments.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the tender process.
• Participate in tender review meetings and bid presentations where required.
• Support project handover to delivery teams following a successful award.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Experience in an estimating, tendering, proposals or mechanical engineering role.
• Background within the water, wastewater, utilities, process, manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including pumps, pipework, valves, mechanical plant equipment, and process systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel