Trainee Tendering Engineer – Major Projects

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical infrastructure solutions is seeking a Trainee Tendering Engineer to support major projects in Sheffield. The role offers the opportunity for career development while assisting the team in preparing and managing tenders. Ideal candidates will have a strong numerical ability, good understanding of the electrical sector, and the desire to collaborate with diverse teams.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme up to 5% employer contribution

Private Health Care and Life Assurance

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Company vehicle for personal use

Hybrid and flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in tendering or quote generation in the electrical industry desirable.
• Natural affinity for numbers and good planning skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop with team support.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Major Projects Tendering Manager with tender preparations.
• Request quotes from suppliers for tendering.
• Maintain administrative spreadsheets and reporting tools.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Numeracy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Trainee Tendering Engineer – Major Projects, sheffield, south yorkshire

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Rock Power Connections is a Mitie Company and is a leading Independent Connections Provider.

We specialise in the design and build of new and upgraded electrical infrastructure solutions for business, industry, commercial properties and EV charging. We also offer a full-range of electrical engineering services directly to Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs) and their major subcontractors on sites up to 132kV.

We deliver to the highest standards for the best value and have a proven track record of safety and quality utilising our expert internal resources to provide our customers a full end to end service, including project management from concept to energisation. We are fully accredited and licenced to provide critical power supply infrastructure.

Why Work with Us?

Our benefits are truly market leading and flexible to suit your lifestyle, so on top of a competitive salary you can also expect:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an option to buy or sell up to 5 per year
• Pension Scheme with up to 5% employer contribution
• Private Health Care and Life Assurance with a minimum payout of 2x salary
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Company vehicle which is permitted for personal use
• Hybrid and flexible working available

What else?

• Career Development – we offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you
• Flexible Lifestyle Benefits to choose from – dental cover, critical illness cover, affordable tech and more!
• Virtual GP service for you and your household
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to a vast wellbeing hub
• Financial wellbeing assistance with access to up to 50% of pay before payday and competitive loans
• Discounts from thousands of nationwide retailers, gyms and more!
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) and Share Incentive Plan (SIP) scheme (you might even get free shares in Mitie!)
• Reward and recognition initiatives with cash prizes up for grabs!

About your new role:

The Tendering Assistant (Major Projects) will support our growth in 33KV+ connections. With a proven track record of upgrading assets on the distribution network, we anticipate massive growth as we apply our expertise and experience to the private client market. We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual who is keen to develop their skills and drive into a career.

The role will report directly to the Major Projects Tendering Manager, to assist with the delivery 33kV+ tenders in a timely manner whilst coordinating with the wider team to drive towards our sales revenue target for Major Projects (33KV+). The Tendering Manager will also assist with your development and, with frequent progression reviews and assistance to help shape your career as you see fit.

Personal and social skills will also be imperative to this role, as communication will be frequent with external subcontractors and suppliers, as well as internal colleagues from several different departments. Establishing rapport and working relationships will be required.

Computer and numeracy skills will be key to this role, with Excel proficiency being highly advantageous. The role will require

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting the Major Projects Tendering Manager and the wider team with:
• Requesting quotes from suppliers and subcontractors for tendering purposes
• Inputting of quotes into pricing models.
• Reviewing new enquiries from clients and deciphering client requests and needs
• Understanding different DNO requirements and how these would impact pricing and project delivery
• Keep up to date with current changes in DNO supply chains and approval
• Upkeep of Administrative spreadsheets and reporting tools

About you:

• Experience in tendering, cost building, or quote generation in the electrical / construction industry would be highly desirable.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programmes with good Excel knowledge.
• Natural affinity for numbers.
• Good with planning, time keeping and deadlines.
• Happy to work collaboratively with different on multi-disciplined aspects of bid preparation
• Ability to identify gaps in own knowledge and experience and willingness to learn and develop with support of the wider team
• We're proud of our inclusive and supportive culture which is built from our core organisational values;
• Respect; treating everyone how you want to be treated.
• Integrity; doing the right thing in all situations.
• Support; supporting each other and our people.
• Honesty; being truthful in everything we do.