Senior Tendering Engineer

Ipsum; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + bank holidays

Group Pension

Career development

Mental health support

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Maternity Pay

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking an experienced Senior Tendering Engineer to lead the tendering process for high-value electrical infrastructure projects. You will deliver competitive, compliant tenders and support growth in the Major Projects division.

You will manage multiple tenders, produce cost estimates, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, while collaborating with the team to optimise project delivery and profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading tendering, estimating or pre-construction in electrical utilities or power sectors.
• Proven ability to produce cost estimates and commercial submissions for major projects.
• Strong understanding of HV electrical infrastructure (11kV-132kV) and related regulations.
• Ability to develop front-end programmes using project management software.
• Knowledge of HASAWA, NRSWA, COSHH and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage multiple tenders, ensuring they are delivered safely, accurately, on time, and within budget.
• Produce accurate cost estimates, quotations, and commercial submissions for major projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company standards.
• Identify commercial opportunities and communicate them to Directors and Senior Managers.
• Create project programmes using Microsoft Project and monitor progress.

Skills

Project management

Estimating / costing

Electrical engineering knowledge

MS Project

CAD software

HV infrastructure

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

CAD software

Job description

Location

Hybrid / or Remote (with occasional travel to Wakefield office)

Employment Type

Full time

Working Hours

(Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week)

What’s In It For You…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more !

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About The Role…

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Tendering Engineer to join our growing Major Projects Division

This is a key role responsible for leading the tendering process for a diverse range of high-value electrical infrastructure projects. You will play an integral part in delivering commercially competitive, technically compliant tenders while supporting the continued growth of our Major Projects business.

Typical projects include:

• DNO contestable works (11kV-33kV)
• Renewable energy Balance of Plant works (DC/LV up to 33kV)
• Access works for 66kV-132kV projects

As a Senior Tendering Engineer you will

Prepare and manage multiple tenders, ensuring they are delivered safely, accurately, on time, and within budget.

Ensure all work complies with Ipsum Power Ltd standards, policies, procedures, and customer requirements.

Produce accurate cost estimates, quotations, and commercial submissions for major projects.

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including HASAWA, NRSWA, COSHH, and other applicable regulations.

Identify commercial opportunities and communicate these to Directors and Senior Managers where appropriate.

Produce front-end programmes for selected tenders using Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software.

Review completed projects to evaluate financial performance and delivery outcomes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Liaise regularly with your Line Manager to manage tender priorities and critical deadlines.

Produce comprehensive project handover packs and participate in formal handover meetings with Project Managers.

Work collaboratively with the Major Projects team to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of operations.

Share technical expertise, mentor colleagues, and contribute to the wider team's development.

About You

A Degree, HNC, or HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Previous experience in a Senior Tendering, Estimating, or Pre-Construction Engineering role within the electrical utilities or power sector.

Experience producing project programmes using Microsoft Project.

Working knowledge of CAD software to produce site layouts.

A detailed understanding of current HV electrical jointing techniques.

Strong knowledge of HV electrical infrastructure, including 11kV-132kV projects.

Up-to-date knowledge of current legislation, statutory requirements, and industry best practice.

Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.

Excellent commercial awareness with strong costing and estimating experience.

Experience working within a fast-paced, customer-focused, multi-disciplinary organisation

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Ongoing technical and professional training
• Opportunity to work on major UK power infrastructure and renewable energy projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you're an experienced Tendering Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and work on exciting, high-profile power projects, we'd love to hear from you.

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