Water & Wastewater Tendering Engineer

EPS Group; Ballyhaunis; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Flexible hours

CPD accreditation

Job summary

EPS Group, a regional water infrastructure specialist, is expanding its Tendering & Design team in the Northwest and seeks a Tendering Engineer for our Ballyhaunis office. You will translate client specs into competitive, well-engineered water, wastewater and pumping solutions across municipal and industrial markets.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you’ll support projects from tender through handover, coordinating with suppliers and clients to deliver robust, value-for-money designs and

Qualifications

• A third-level degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• 2–5 years' experience in a design engineering or tendering role in an M&E environment.
• Good commercial awareness of contracting deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication skills and team collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MS Excel and MS Project.
• Full clean driving licence and Safe Pass.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and interpret specifications to understand client needs.
• Develop designs and bills of materials for value-for-money solutions.
• Coordinate production of P&IDs and layout drawings for tender submissions.
• Visit client sites to scope works and develop the right solutions.
• Work with suppliers to develop modern, efficient and innovative solutions.
• Prepare technical tender submissions with H&S and quality documents.
• Review commercial terms to meet client specifications and scope.
• Build project programmes from design through commissioning and handover.
• Meet clients regularly and lead technical meetings with clients and consulting engineers.
• Support delivery team with design, procurement and client coordination with HSQE.
• Write engineering reports, method statements and commissioning schedules.

Skills

PC skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Contracting knowledge

Team collaboration

Water/wastewater knowledge

M&E design experience

Time management

Meeting coordination

Goal setting

Project management

Site management

Education

Third-level degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Want your engineering to make a visible difference to clean water and healthy rivers? EPS Group designs, builds, operates and maintains water and wastewater infrastructure for local authorities and leading food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical companies. We're growing our Tendering & Design team in the Northwest and are looking for a Tendering Engineer to join us at our regional office in Ballyhaunis.

About the Role

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you'll turn client specifications into competitive, well-engineered solutions for water, wastewater and pumping projects across the municipal and industrial markets. Most of the work is process, mechanical, electrical and ICA, with minor civils. You won't just hand over a tender and move on: you'll support your projects into delivery, so you'll see your designs built, commissioned and handed over.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and interpret specifications to understand what the client really needs
• Develop designs and bills of materials that deliver accurate, value-for-money solutions
• Help coordinate the production of P&IDs and layout drawings for tender submissions
• Visit client sites to scope out works and help develop the right solutions
• Work with suppliers to develop modern, efficient and innovative solutions
• Prepare technical tender submissions, with the supporting H&S and quality documents
• Review commercial terms and conditions, and make sure submissions meet client specifications and scope
• Build project programmes that cover every interface, from design through to commissioning and handover
• Meet clients regularly, and plan and lead technical meetings with clients and consulting engineers
• Support the delivery team with design, procurement and client coordination, working with our HSQE team on safety and quality
• Write engineering reports, method statements and commissioning schedules

Key Competencies and Skills

• Proficiency in PC skills.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• Strong engineering analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commercial understanding of contracting deliverables.
• Strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Have a willingness to learn and be challenged in the water and wastewater Industry.
• Have proven experience in a similar design & engineering role in a Mechanical & Electrical environment.
• Experience in implementing opportunities and initiatives in a time restricted schedule.
• Organise and plan technical meetings with clients and Consulting Engineers.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise and accomplish stated deadlines.
• Project management / Site management / M&E Installation, Personnel Management and any Water &/or Wastewater industry experience will be an advantage.

What you'll bring

• A third-level degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or a similar relevant qualification
• 2-5 years' experience in a design engineering or tendering role in an M&E environment
• Good commercial awareness of contracting deliverables, and the ability to plan your work around tight tender deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication skills, and you enjoy working as part of a team
• Confidence with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Project.
• A full clean driving licence and a valid Safe Pass

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• CPD accredited employer
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided
• Flexible working options, dependent on location and role requirements
• See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group

Equal Opportunity Statement

EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Company Profile

Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe.

We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and groundbreaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure.

Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer's outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.