Tendering Engineer

Ipsum Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Tendering Engineer in Wakefield, where your expertise will drive the success of major projects in the utility sector. You will play a crucial role in tendering for DNO contestable works and renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and legislation. This dynamic role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values career development and personal growth. With a commitment to quality and safety, you'll contribute to impactful projects that enhance local communities. If you're passionate about making a difference in the utility sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to 24/7 virtual GP

Occupational Health support

Cycle to Work

Employee Discount Scheme

Social Committees

Life Assurance Cover

Flexible Working

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering is essential.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in ICP or Major Projects at 33kV.

Responsibilities

• Manage tendering projects ensuring compliance with standards and legislation.
• Identify commercial opportunities and liaise with senior management.

Skills

Tendering

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Health and Safety Compliance

Microsoft Project

Education

Degree in Electrical Related Subject

HNC or HND in Electrical Related Subject

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We require a Tendering Engineer to join our team in Wakefield. You will be responsible for tendering projects for the Ipsum Power Major Projects division. Typical projects to be tendered include DNO contestable works 11-33kV, renewable energy balance of plant works DC/LV up to 33kV, and access to 66kV-132kV projects.

Your New Company

The UK’s utility sector is ever evolving and expanding to meet increasing customer requirements. At Ipsum, our vision is to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. We are looking for someone passionate about the industry and supporting our teams in delivering essential services 24/7/365, making a real difference to local people and communities.

At Ipsum, we are committed to supporting and developing our people to achieve their full potential. As a fast-growing and ambitious business, we offer opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad and varied experience to help you progress in your career.

Your New Job

• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the standards, policies, and procedures of Ipsum Power Ltd and its customers.
• Tendering multiple and/or major projects from a tendering perspective safely, competently, and effectively to time and budget.
• Ensure project meets all current legislation HASAWA, NRSWA C.O.S.H.H. etc.
• Total control for costing schemes and quotation as required.
• Identify and inform Ipsum Power Private Ltd Directors / Senior Managers of commercial opportunities as appropriate.
• Produce front end programme for certain tenders using Project Management tools. (Desirable)
• Final review of delivered projects to review financial and delivery performance.
• Liaise with line manager on a daily/weekly basis to manage critical dates.
• Full job pack handover to be produced with your line manager, and handover meeting to be attended as required with PM’s.
• Work with the Major projects teams to ensure safe, effective, and efficient implementation of Ipsum Power Private operations.
• Contribute to wider team: advise, share knowledge and experience based on expertise.
• Liaise with colleagues across Ipsum Power Private Ltd organisation to ensure effective completion of tasks.
• Represent Ipsum Power Ltd when required at customers and other company meetings.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with customers and other external parties.
• Attend site surveys for tendering purposes when required.
• Implement Ipsum Power Private Ltd approach to quality in all you do and complete all work to high standards.
• Identify and implement areas of improvement in Ipsum Power processes and operations.
• Ensure working practices and processes are followed.
• Tender to be returned in a timely fashion, on time as per pre-agreed deadlines.

Required Qualifications & Professional Membership(s):

• Degree, HNC, HND in Electrical Related Subject

Knowledge & Experience:

• ICP or Major Project experience at 33kV, minimum of 3 years' experience required
• Able to produce Microsoft Project programmes
• Experience of operating in a commercial, multi-divisional organisation.
• Detailed understanding of current HV electrical project and ICP sectors
• Solid and up to date knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation and technical advances and a good knowledge of Health and Safety practice and Risk Assessment processes.

We value our people and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

• Career Development: Professional qualifications and accreditation
• Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support and access to counselling
• Access to 24/7 virtual GP
• Occupational Health support
• Tax-Efficient Benefits via Salary Exchange (Salary Sacrifice):
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Discount Scheme: Discounts on hundreds of retailers, including supermarkets, mobile phone/broadband providers, gym memberships, and more
• Social Committees: Established local social committees with a calendar of regular social events
• Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible Working
• Long Service Awards
• Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities to volunteer and make a difference through local community projects and initiatives

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