Senior Civil Tendering Engineer

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression. Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a Tendering Engineer - Civils to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation. We are looking for a Tendering Engineer - Civils who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same. As the Tendering Engineer - Civils, you will provide the delivery of both planned and reactive FM maintenance services. The Tendering Engineer - Civils, will be responsible for: * Assessment of bid opportunities leading to agreed bid / no-bid review including assessing key projects and client criteria. * Assess and evaluate any risks and potential problems. * Responsible for checking the accuracy and completeness of client's tender documents. * Evaluations of options and alternatives. * Assist in the technical and estimating element of preparation of tender and quotations from specification and drawings within defined time periods – In conjunction with Procurements, liaise with Sub-contractors and supplies to obtain the best available quotations. * Review tender documentation and assess a project technically and being responsible for the overall estimate of cost based upon client specification and technical requirements. * Produce formal handover documentation on accepted work. Attend handover meetings where required and explain project scope, estimate, clarifications and assumptions. * Completion of all company procedure documents and financial information including database and tendering diary. * Assist with client meetings to provide technical support. * Ensure a consistent approach for the production of proposals. * Ensure monthly and weekly management reports are generated as required. * Build and maintain tender database. * Assist with the correct closure of projects including lessons learnt. To be successful for this Tendering Engineer - Civils role you must have: * Be a highly mobile, motivated, and experienced with a proven track record of supporting teams in a demanding customer focused environment. The ability to work under pressure and achieve challenging deadlines is essential. * Excellent communicator at all levels with the ability to build good working relationships with external customers. * Preference to hold HNC/HND or similar in Civil Engineering, or other industry role qualification which proves knowledge applicable to this role (e.g. Quantity Surveyor, Project Management) * Experience within the Electrical DNO sector and non-regulated sectors. Or experience in estimating and commercial from civil contractors. * Experienced Estimator / Engineer with a proven track record in providing technical solutions and costing for an electrical and civil engineering environment. * Knowledge of LV to EHV installations, substations and switchgear * Experience up to and including 132kV. * Supportive team player with the ability to positively interact with both technical and commercially orientated staff, possibly outside own area of expertise. * Strong organisational and work management skills. * Excellent influencing and communication skills coupled with the ability to engage with staff at all levels in the organisation. If you feel you have the necessary skills set and experience to perform this Tendering Engineer - Civils role, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development, please apply now