Senior Tender Planner

Morson Human Resources Limited; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking a Senior Tender Planner specialising in Civil Engineering Tender Planning. You will develop, manage, and deliver detailed tender and live project programmes, producing schedules aligned with contract requirements and supporting the tender process.

The role requires advanced collaborative planning, interpretation of drawings and contract documents, risk monitoring, and mentoring junior planners, with strong communication across teams and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Civil Engineering Projects Tender Planning.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contract requirements and compliance.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed, logic-driven project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and deliver detailed tender and live project programmes.
• Analyse quotes for time-related preliminaries and risks.
• Support tender process with clear, logic-driven planning.
• Mentor junior planners and communicate with project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil engineering tender planning

Primavera P6

NEC contract knowledge

Detailed schedule development

Tender programme development

Risk & critical path analysis

Stakeholder management

Interpreting drawings & contract docs

Tender submissions & contract changes

Mentoring junior planners

Education

Relevant planning or engineering qualification (desirable)

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Tender Planner specialising in Civil Engineering Tender Planning. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and delivering detailed and robust tender and live project programmes. You will be responsible for producing schedules that align with contract requirements, analysing quotes for time-related preliminaries, and supporting the tender process with clear, logic-driven planning. This role requires advanced expertise in collaborative planning processes, including the ability to interpret technical drawings and contract documentation to implement efficient and compliant planning strategies. You will work closely with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to identify risks, monitor progress, and provide timely updates to support decision-making. Strong communication skills are essential to convey complex information effectively across diverse audiences and to mentor junior planners. The role demands adaptability, innovation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving to meet tight deadlines and project objectives.

Skills

• Extensive experience in Civil Engineering Projects Tender Planning
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
• Strong knowledge of NEC contract requirements and compliance
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed, logic-driven project schedules
• Expertise in collaborative planning and tender programme development
• Risk identification, mitigation, and critical path analysis
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and project documentation
• Experience in managing tender submissions and contract scope changes
• Leadership and mentoring skills for junior planning staff

Software/Tools

• Primavera P6
• Asta Powerproject (desirable)
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Certifications & Standards

• Knowledge of NEC and other relevant civil engineering contract forms
• Relevant planning or engineering qualification (desirable)