Tendering Engineer

GTC; Woolpit; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension contributions (up to 10%)

31 days holiday including bank hols

Referral bonus £1000

Pay review

Job summary

BUUK Infrastructure, via its GTC division, seeks a Tendering Engineer to cost and plan utility networks, interpret customer needs, and produce accurate quotations.

You will liaise with customers and Regional Sales Managers on complex developments, with opportunities to develop to City & Guilds level 2. Hybrid working is available and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Reliable data handling and documentation.
• Clear communication with customers and internal teams.
• Sound decision making and problem solving.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Able to work with colleagues to deliver value.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer requirements to ensure quotations meet expectations.
• Check network demand calculations.
• Apply to upstream utility network owners for offers and resolve queries.
• Cost projects to provide quotations for new utility networks.
• Design gas and electric networks to be fit for purpose.
• Ensure services are delivered within standards and timelines.
• Liaise with customers to resolve technical queries.
• Coordinate with Regional Sales Managers for complex developments.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Decision making

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 - Electrical Power Networks

Job description

Job Location: Woolpit

Additional Location Information:

Salary: Competitive

Contract type: Permanent

Posting End Date: 15/09/2026

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best - ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

GTC, part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group, are looking for Tendering Engineer who would like to help us reach our mission to "earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service".

We would also welcome applications from candidates looking for a development opportunity who are willing to work towards the City & Guilds level 2 qualification.

Purpose of this role

Responsible for the planning and costing of utility networks.

Your Key Responsibilities Are

• Interpret customer requirements to ensure quotations meet customer expectations.
• Checking network demand calculations.
• Applying to upstream Utility network owners to obtain connection offers and resolve queries.
• Costing projects to provide a quotation for new Utility networks to the customer.Checking of projects.
• Designing gas and electric networks to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• Working in a timely manner to ensure services are delivered within standards.
• Liaise with customers to resolve technical queries.
• Liaise with Regional Sales Managers and customers to strategise the delivery for complex developments.

Qualifications

• Any other duties as required by the manager.
• City & Guilds Level 2 - Electrical Power Networks or equivalent.

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of costing Utility networks.

Abilities/Skills

• Efficient and accurate data entry.
• Effective communication skills.
• Sound decision making ability.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively.
• Support and work collaboratively with colleagues.

Desirable

• Ability to train others.
• Technical knowledge of the principals of gas and electricity network designs.
• Advanced analytical skills.

What Can You Expect From Us

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, you can also ask us about flexible working options.

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