Tendering Technical Contract Specialist

Turner Lovell; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking a Pre-Contract Technical Lead to drive major electrical connection projects across the UK. This role focuses on ensuring technical compliance and delivering innovative solutions during the pre-contract stage. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and strong experience in renewable energy and high-voltage systems. You will engage with clients, support estimating teams, and collaborate with subcontractors to secure competitive bids, making a significant impact on the UK's Net Zero future.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering required.
• Strong experience in renewable energy and high-voltage systems.
• Knowledge of solar, battery storage, and grid connections.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical expert during tender preparation.
• Support estimating teams with technical scope and pricing.
• Engage with clients and respond to technical queries.
• Collaborate with procurement for competitive quotations.
• Provide technical handovers for successful bids.
• Prepare and review technical reports for approvals.

Skills

Technical compliance

Client engagement

Cost-effective solutions

Education

Degree / HNC in Electrical Engineering

Membership of IET (MIET)

Job description

Job Title: Pre-Contract Technical Lead. Location: UK-wide (Home-based). Contract Type: Permanent.

About the Role

Be part of the renewable energy revolution! We're looking for a Pre-Contract Technical Lead to join a dynamic team driving major electrical connection projects (33kV to 400kV) for renewable energy developments. This role focuses on the pre-contract stage - ensuring technical compliance, delivering innovative solutions, and supporting winning bids in a rapidly growing sector that's central to the UK's Net Zero future.

What You'll Do

• Act as the technical expert during tender preparation, ensuring compliance and proposing cost-effective, innovative solutions.
• Support estimating teams with technical scope, pricing options, and reviewing tender documents.
• Engage confidently with clients during presentations and respond to complex technical queries.
• Collaborate with procurement and subcontractors to secure competitive quotations.
• Provide technical handovers for successful bids and support project teams during delivery.
• Prepare and review technical reports and documentation for governance and internal approvals.

What You'll Bring

• Degree / HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Membership of IET (MIET) preferred.
• Strong experience in renewable energy and high-voltage electrical systems (33kV-400kV).
• Knowledge of solar PV, battery storage, balance of plant, and grid connections.
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