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Tendering and Estimation Manager
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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company in the UK to recruit a Tendering and Estimation Manager for its Servicing department, on a hybrid basis, based in the UK.
The Tendering and Estimation Manager comes with a salary up to £85,000 + private medical + benefits package.
If you’re an experienced Tendering & Estimation professional with strong commercial awareness, excellent stakeholder management skills and a background in engineering or energy-related sectors, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Tendering and Estimation Manager role
Reporting To The Servicing Director You Will
- Review tender documents, specifications and contract requirements to develop competitive and compliant proposals.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, pricing models and commercial submissions for service and systems solutions.
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, procurement and commercial teams to develop tender responses.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to support bid development.
- Manage multiple tenders simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Lead internal bid reviews and approval processes in line with company procedures and governance requirements.
- Prepare high-quality tender documentation and customer proposals.
- Support commercial discussions and contract negotiations through to award.
- Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the tender process.
- Monitor tender performance and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating and bid management processes.
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Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Previous experience in tendering, estimating, bid management or commercial roles within engineering, industrial services, energy, utilities or a related sector.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience preparing cost estimates, pricing models and tender submissions.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage across technical and commercial teams.
- Fluent written and spoken English. Additional language skills would be advantageous.
Personal Skills
The Tendering and Estimation Manager role would suit someone who is:
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- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality, accuracy and delivering high standards.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative and relationship-focused, able to build credibility and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Salary and benefits of the Tendering and Estimation Manager
- Starting Salary of £75,000 – £85,000
- Hybrid working
- Benefits package including private medical and dental insurance and 10% pension contributions and 5% bonus
- Opportunity to join a leading power company
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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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