Tender Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Northampton; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Freelance Tender Planner to support major infrastructure projects across the UK. You will develop project schedules, prepare tender programmes, and collaborate with teams to enhance bid submissions. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and proven experience in planning for major projects. This role offers a flexible contract arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning, scheduling, or project controls for heavy civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project phasing, and resource planning.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and manage multiple tender programmes simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender programmes for major civil engineering projects.
• Develop project schedules compliant with NEC or relevant requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure bid programmes reflect construction methodology.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Tender Planner to support bid and tender processes for major civil engineering projects across the UK. You will play a key role in ensuring that project programmes are accurate, commercially robust, and contractually compliant.

The Role

As a Freelance Tender Planner, you will develop and review project schedules during the pre-construction phase. You will work closely with commercial and project teams to produce realistic and achievable programmes that strengthen bid submissions and tender evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tender programmes for major heavy civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Use Primavera P6 to develop clear, realistic, and commercially compliant project schedules.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure bid programmes reflect construction methodology, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.

• Assess feasibility, phasing, and sequencing of proposed works for tenders.

• Provide programme-related insights to support bid strategy and highlight potential risks or opportunities.

• Ensure tender programmes comply with NEC or other relevant contract requirements.

• Contribute to bid documentation, presentations, and client submissions.

• Maintain accurate records of tender schedules and updates.

About You

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in planning, scheduling, or project controls for heavy civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and understanding of NEC or similar contract planning requirements.

• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project phasing, and resource planning.

• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and manage multiple tender programmes simultaneously.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Freelance Tender Planner to contribute to high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK while working on a flexible, contract basis.

Please do not hesitate to apply if this is for you!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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