Cavendish Maine
Tendering Engineer
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Tendering Engineer/Senior Tendering Engineer (Major Projects)
Location: Remote (with occasional travel to company office & project sites as required)
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Tendering Engineer (Major Projects) to join our client's team. You will support the Major Projects division, delivering high-quality tenders across complex electrical infrastructure projects, including DNO/iDNO contestable works (33kV–132kV) and renewable energy balance of plant works (DC/LV up to 132kV).
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage tenders for multiple and major projects on time and within budget
- Ensure compliance with HASAWA, NRSWA, C.O.S.H.H. and other legislation
- Manage costing, pricing, and quotation preparation
- Identify commercial opportunities and report to senior leadership
- Develop project programmes using MS Project (desirable)
- Conduct post-project financial and delivery reviews
- Produce job handover packs and attend handover meetings
- Collaborate with teams across the organisation
- Represent the company at customer and stakeholder meetings
- Attend site surveys when required
- Ensure all tenders are submitted accurately and on time
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About You
Qualifications:
- Degree, HNC, or HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Experience & Skills:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in HV new connections tendering with experience at 132kV
- Strong knowledge of HV electrical systems and new connections sector
- Experience with Microsoft Project and CAD
- Commercial awareness in multi-disciplinary environments
- Knowledge of health & safety standards and risk assessment
About Our Client
Our Client operates across the UK utilities sector, delivering specialist infrastructure solutions. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and supporting our people to grow and succeed.
Benefits
- Market Leading Salary
- Company car/allowance
- Professional development and accreditation support
- Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP access
- Cycle to Work scheme and pension scheme
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Flexible working and life assurance
- Social events and volunteering opportunities
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If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application.
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