Tender Engineer Kempton Park

Watershed Consulting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tender Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role requires a BTech or BSc qualified engineer with expertise in water and wastewater treatment processes. You will be responsible for developing competitive tenders and proposals, ensuring compliance with client specifications, and collaborating closely with execution teams. Your strong verbal and interpersonal skills will be essential in interpreting client needs and delivering cost-effective solutions. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact in the water treatment sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• BTech / BSc Qualified Engineer with experience in water and wastewater treatment.
• Strong understanding of commercial terms and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate tenders, proposals, and quotations for projects.
• Interpret client requirements and ensure technical compliance.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Awareness

Process Design

Technical Compliance

Education

BSc Engineering

BTech Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Tender Engineer

We are looking for a dynamic BTech / BSc Qualified Engineer with exceptional verbal & interpersonal skills, thorough knowledge of commercial terms, and background experience in water and wastewater treatment & advanced treatment processes to take on the key role of Tender Engineer. The responsibilities include developing, preparing, and coordinating the submission of tenders, proposals, and quotations.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Interpret & implement client requirements and specifications.
2. Develop accurate financial & commercial models to determine competitive and viable pricing structures for all projects.
3. Prepare competitive tenders to win projects while enabling the execution team to ensure efficient plant operation, preventative and corrective maintenance, and achieving financial objectives.
4. Work closely with the services execution divisions to determine competitive life cycle costs where on-site services are combined with the EPC of new water treatment plants.
5. Assist services management to establish and improve systems and procedures for effective service delivery, including plant design, operation, and maintenance.
6. Process design development through careful selection of process treatment technologies, providing cost-effective solutions while ensuring technical compliance with client requirements.
7. Assist with the commissioning of new water treatment plants, including operating and maintenance contracts.
8. Assist with site establishment, commencement, and initial monitoring of new on-site service projects.
9. Preparation of technical specifications of equipment for request for quotations.
10. Technical assistance, such as clarifications with clients & evaluation of vendor proposals.
11. Preparation of engineering design deliverables for tenders & studies, e.g., technical & process descriptions, PFDs, PIDs, datasheets, etc.
12. Participate in HAZOP / HAZAN studies, value engineering exercises, and design reviews as required.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• BSc / BTech Engineering qualification.
• Previous work experience in the water & wastewater treatment industry.
• Experience in advanced treatment processes.
• Must be able to understand and speak Afrikaans.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial terms.
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Package & Remuneration

Market-related based on experience.