Zenit
Tendering Engineer
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Tendering Engineer
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Per Annum (subject to experience)
Location: Lloyds House, Manchester, M2 5WA
The Role
In this role, you will take full ownership of tenders from enquiry through to submission. You'll be accountable for pricing accuracy, margin protection, and strategic bids.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Leading HV and multi-utility tenders and concept design from initial enquiry to submission
- Designing schemes with the use of CAD
- Developing technical submissions and cost estimates for complex tenders
- Interpreting client specifications to produce accurate, compliant, and competitive bid packages
- Engaging with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to clarify technical queries
- Managing multiple tender packages simultaneously
- Working to identify and mitigate risks early in the tender stage to support cost control
- Working with the senior leadership team to develop commercial strategy aligned with business objectives
- Leading internal tender settlement meetings
- Developing pricing models and cost plans
- Defining margin levels and benchmark costs across previous schemes
- Reviewing and approving designs
- Updating the company CRM (Monday) regularly
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Essential Skills
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- Previous experience tendering utility projects
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- The ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
- A good understanding of MS Office
- Knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts
Desirable
- MRICS or MCIOB
- MIET
- Prior experience utilising Monday CRM
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