Tendering Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Tendering Engineer to manage the tendering process for major electrical projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with standards, managing costs, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in an electrical-related subject and experience in high voltage projects. This position offers career development opportunities and various benefits, including health support and flexible working.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Support

Tax-efficient Benefits

Life Assurance

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in ICP or Major Projects at 33kV.
• Strong understanding of HV electrical projects and health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage tendering for multiple major projects, ensuring compliance.
• Oversee costing and quotations while identifying commercial opportunities.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure safe project implementation.

Skills

Project Management

Tendering

Compliance

Costing

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Electrical-related Subject

HNC

HND

Tools

Microsoft Project

CAD

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Tendering for major electrical projects, including DNO contestable works, renewable energy balance of plant works, and 11kV-132kV projects.

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Tendering Engineer
Location : Wakefield
Salary : £65,000

Job Overview :
We are seeking a Tendering Engineer to join our team and manage the tendering process for major electrical projects, including DNO contestable works (11-33kV), renewable energy balance of plant works, and 66kV-132kV projects. The role involves ensuring tenders are delivered to budget, time, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage tendering for multiple and major projects, ensuring adherence to standards, policies, and safety regulations.
• Oversee costing, quotations, and ensure compliance with legislation (HASAWA, NRSWA, C.O.S.H.H.).
• Identify commercial opportunities and report to senior management.
• Produce front-end programmes for certain tenders using project management tools.
• Conduct final reviews of delivered projects to assess financial and delivery performance.
• Collaborate with the Major Projects team to ensure safe and efficient project implementation.
• Foster relationships with clients and external stakeholders, attending site surveys as required.
• Ensure high-quality standards in all work and identify areas for process improvement.
• Submit tenders on time and in line with agreed deadlines.

Key Requirements :

• Degree or equivalent in an electrical-related subject (HNC, HND).
• At least 3 years of experience in ICP or Major Projects at 33kV.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and CAD for site layout design.
• Experience in a commercial, multi-divisional organization.
• Strong understanding of HV electrical projects, statutory requirements, and health and safety practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Experience in using project management tools for tendering.

Benefits :

• Career development opportunities with professional qualifications.
• Health & wellbeing support, including 24/7 virtual GP access and counselling.
• Tax-efficient benefits (Cycle to Work, pension scheme).
• Life assurance, long service awards, and flexible working.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant electrical projects and progress within a dynamic team.

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