Tender Engineer

P+S Personnel; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Tender Engineer for a permanent role in Norwich. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing client proposals related to marine and land surveying, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards. Key responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, managing tender documentation, and proposing technical solutions. This role requires a strong technical background along with a commercial acumen.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

AXA Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Free car parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a relevant technical role.
• Familiar with marine and land surveying specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit client-focused proposals under the guidance of the Commercial Manager.
• Perform cost calculations and project budgeting.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments throughout the tender process.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Flexible approach

Deadline management

Good written and oral English

Tools

MS Office Package

MS Project

Job description

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P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Tender Engineer to join their team based in Norwich on a full time, permanent basis.

Role Summary:

The Tender Engineer will be responsible for preparation and submission of client-focussed proposals, under the guidance of the Commercial Manager, to whom they will report. The candidate will be familiar with the general specifications and requirements of marine and land surveying including geophysical, geotechnical, environmental and UXO surveys, and/or offshore construction support services. The Tender Engineer will always be mindful of, and never compromise, our Health, Safety and Quality values and procedures.

Main Responsibilities:

• Examine tender documentation, including operational provisions, technical specifications, and commercial requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers, partners and all internal departments involved in the tendering process and define respective deliverables.
• Define/propose technical solutions, methodologies, execution strategy and draft work schedules.
• Perform cost calculations and project budgeting.
• Prepare and submit the technical and commercial proposals, according to client requirements and company’s guidelines.
• Liaise and attend meetings with the client throughout the entire bid cycle.
• Produce reports and maintain complete records throughout the bidding process to ensure approval, traceability, and ultimately efficient handover to project teams.
• Involved in business development activities from time to time e.g. social media marketing activities, or conference and trade show attendance.
• Managing relationships with customers, on the tender clarification stages.
• Manage the tender strategy to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare, Issue and follow-up tenders, pricing/cost spreadsheet and clarification with related documentation management and filing/archiving (digital and hard copy).
• Proper distribution/collection of documents during preparation/review/negotiation of tenders.
• Ensure that per each tender, a Peer Review is properly carried out.
• Liaising with Technical, Contract and Procurement Dept. for advice on method statement and technical solutions, services/subcontractors’ selection and management until the finalisation of the agreement.
• Liaising with Planning & Risk Manager for tender risks.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in a relevant technical role
• MS Office Package including MS Project.

Person Specification:

• Working to deadlines
• Flexible approach
• Commercial acumen
• Inquisitive and challenging mindset
• Good written and oral English
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• AXA Private Medical Insurance
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover
• Free car parking

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.