Senior Mechanical Tendering Engineer – Water & Process

Carrington West; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Mechanical Tendering Engineer in Halesowen, West Midlands. You will prepare technically compliant and commercially competitive tenders for water utilities, petrochemical and process sectors.

The role involves reviewing drawings, costing labor and materials, and coordinating with customers, suppliers and project teams. Ideal candidates have strong experience in pipework, fabrication and installation, plus proven tendering or estimating experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience in tendering, estimating or proposals.
• Strong understanding of mechanical pipework, fabrication and installation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong numerical and commercial skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technically compliant and commercially competitive mechanical tenders.
• Ensure tenders are completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Review drawings and specifications and produce detailed material take-offs.
• Obtain, review and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare financial estimates, including material, labour and subcontract costs.
• Attend site visits to assess proposed works and understand project requirements.
• Liaise with customers to obtain required technical and commercial information.
• Review GA and P&ID drawings as part of tendering and estimating.
• Attend post-tender meetings with clients when required.
• Support project handovers with relevant pre-award and tender information.
• Produce completed tender take-offs and summaries of costs.

Skills

Tendering & estimating

Mechanical pipework

Drawing interpretation

Numerical & commercial skills

Communication skills

Tender management

Deadline-driven

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Mechanical Tendering Engineer in Halesowen, West Midlands. You will prepare technically compliant and commercially competitive tenders for water utilities, petrochemical and process sectors.

The role involves reviewing drawings, costing labor and materials, and coordinating with customers, suppliers and project teams. Ideal candidates have strong experience in pipework, fabrication and installation, plus proven tendering or estimating experience.