Tendering Specialist / Senior - VR/31300

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Westhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore energy services provider seeks a Tendering Specialist to join its office in Westhill. This key role involves preparing and delivering tenders across various sectors, including oil, gas, and renewables, and offers opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a tendering environment is essential.
• Strong proficiency in Excel or estimating software required.
• Willingness to share knowledge and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders for oil, gas, renewable energy, and decommissioning projects.
• Support development of cost estimates for concept and feasibility studies.
• Coordinate tender activities to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Estimating skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

A leading offshore energy services provider is seeking a Tendering Specialist or Senior Tendering Specialist to join its tendering function on a permanent basis in Westhill. This is a key role supporting the preparation and delivery of tenders across a broad portfolio, including inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM), renewables, and decommissioning. The role offers exposure to complex offshore projects, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes across UK and international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Playing a key role in preparing tenders for oil, gas, renewable energy, and decommissioning projects, supporting all phases from early engagement to late-life interventions.
• Supporting the development of cost estimates and reports for Concept, Feasibility, pre-FEED, and FEED studies.
• Producing accurate and commercially sound costings, taking into account risk, competitor positioning, supply chain input, and market trends.
• Coordinating tender activities to ensure timely completion and internal approval prior to client submission.
• Preparing internal authorisation documents and presentations for senior and executive stakeholders.
• Helping develop high-quality bid documentation for submission to clients.
• Supporting the negotiation of tender terms and conditions to secure favourable commercial, technical, and contractual outcomes.

About You:

• Previous experience in a tendering environment with demonstrable estimating skills is essential; strong proficiency in Excel or estimating software is required.
• Ideally degree qualified in a relevant discipline, though applications from candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Where relevant to the level of experience, ability to review and qualify contracts is required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels both internally and externally.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing smarter, more efficient work methods.
• Willingness to share knowledge and support continuous improvement across the team.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to the success of the wider tendering team, including the supervision, mentoring, and development of colleagues where appropriate.

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