Senior Grid Connection Tendering Lead (Hybrid)

Global Search+Select; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Search+Select in London is seeking a Senior Tendering Engineer to own the tendering and estimation process for MV and EHV grid connection projects. You will manage tenders from enquiry through submission to handover, preparing accurate and competitive bids for 33kV to 132kV schemes and occasional up to 400kV.

This hands-on role requires independence and minimal supervision, with the opportunity to influence commercial strategy and mentor a future tendering team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in tendering or estimating within electricity/utilities or grid infra.
• ICP/DNO tendering experience at 33kV and 132kV.
• Strong knowledge of NEC/FIDIC contracts and estimating practices.
• Experience with CRM or pipeline management systems.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Simpro.
• Mentoring or team leadership capability is a plus.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tendering for MV/EHV grid connection projects.
• Review specs, drawings, DNO offers and contract documents.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates including equipment and civil works.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes, negotiate pricing.
• Liaise with DNOs, TSOs, developers, clients and consultants.
• Manage tender clarifications, negotiations and commercial submissions.
• Support pricing strategies, tender reviews and risk assessments.
• Prepare successful tender handovers to project delivery teams.
• Monitor tender costs, margins and pipeline progress.
• Mentor future tendering team members.

Skills

Tendering

Estimating

Commercial analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Solar PV/BESS

DNO/TSO standards

CRM systems

Simpro

NEC/FIDIC

Team mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Related discipline/experience

Tools

Simpro

CRM software

Job description

Global Search+Select in London is seeking a Senior Tendering Engineer to own the tendering and estimation process for MV and EHV grid connection projects. You will manage tenders from enquiry through submission to handover, preparing accurate and competitive bids for 33kV to 132kV schemes and occasional up to 400kV.

This hands-on role requires independence and minimal supervision, with the opportunity to influence commercial strategy and mentor a future tendering team.