Bid Estimating Engineer
Posted a day ago
- Bolton, Greater Manchester
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Bid / Estimating Engineers
The successful candidates must possess demonstrable tendering / estimating experience within the HV power, utilities or electrical engineering sectors. This position allows for some agile working, with up to 1-2 days working from home, and the rest in the Northwest offices.
Our Client
Our client is responsible for the construction, maintenance, upkeep, renewal, refurbishment and repair of electricity transmission and distribution networks, assets and systems. This includes sub-stations, overhead lines, underground cables, and all associated equipment, as well as renewable energy sources (wind, BESS, solar etc). Our client is an organisation that cares about their people and the work-life balance and puts family and well-being first. They want their people to have rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work and giving 100%. They are a tight team who work well together and celebrate together, working hard with integrity and treating people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging
Overview
Our client now wishes to appoint two Bid / Estimating Engineers, with the main purpose of these roles will be to take responsibility for the estimation and negotiation of LV and HV construction projects within given target markets, with values typically ranging from £50k to £3m. Converting enquiries to construction orders is a key part of the role, so ideally, you will be experienced at working in a competitive contracting environment and used to delivering high quality, technically sound, presentations / bids to clients. The successful candidates will also contribute to general technical support activities, ensuring successful project assistance at the front-end stages and timely handover to operations, through to offering guidance and advice during the construction stage if required.
The Role
Estimate, bid and secure LV and HV construction projects in a competitive contracting environment
Produce high quality, technically sound and commercially viable presentations / bids to customers
Help the business achieve its targets for new construction projects
Carry out contractual / price / technical negotiations with suppliers, customers and consultants
Forecast and report on the pipeline of construction projects
Carry out project handovers to the operations team
Provide commercial support to the operations team
Liaising with manufacturers and suppliers to develop partnerships for preferential terms
Following up estimates / bids and offering feedback, advice or guidance as required
Attend site surveys, route walks and other meetings if necessary
The Person
Minimum of 3 years estimating experience in the HV and / or LV sectors in a competitive environment
HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Good knowledge and experience of LV / HV systems including switchgear, transformers, underground circuits and protection and control
Good understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations
Excellent IT skills, along with advanced written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of construction projects and electrical installation practices
Commercial risk assessment and mitigation experience
Experience of working directly with customers
Knowledge of BS7671 and other relevant industry standards
Full UK driving licence and the willingness to occasionally travel locally to sites or client meetings
A highly attractive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate, coupled with career progression, along with challenging variety, as well as security and longevity of work.
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The successful candidates must possess demonstrable tendering / estimating experience within the HV power, utilities or electrical engineering sectors. This position allows for some agile working, with up to 1-2 days working from home, and the rest in the Northwest offices.
Our Client
Our client is responsible for the construction, maintenance, upkeep, renewal, refurbishment and repair of electricity transmission and distribution networks, assets and systems. This includes sub-stations, overhead lines, underground cables, and all associated equipment, as well as renewable energy sources (wind, BESS, solar etc). Our client is an organisation that cares about their people and the work-life balance and puts family and well-being first. They want their people to have rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work and giving 100%. They are a tight team who work well together and celebrate together, working hard with integrity and treating people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging
Overview
Our client now wishes to appoint two Bid / Estimating Engineers, with the main purpose of these roles will be to take responsibility for the estimation and negotiation of LV and HV construction projects within given target markets, with values typically ranging from £50k to £3m. Converting enquiries to construction orders is a key part of the role, so ideally, you will be experienced at working in a competitive contracting environment and used to delivering high quality, technically sound, presentations / bids to clients. The successful candidates will also contribute to general technical support activities, ensuring successful project assistance at the front-end stages and timely handover to operations, through to offering guidance and advice during the construction stage if required.
The Role
Estimate, bid and secure LV and HV construction projects in a competitive contracting environment
Produce high quality, technically sound and commercially viable presentations / bids to customers
Help the business achieve its targets for new construction projects
Carry out contractual / price / technical negotiations with suppliers, customers and consultants
Forecast and report on the pipeline of construction projects
Carry out project handovers to the operations team
Provide commercial support to the operations team
Liaising with manufacturers and suppliers to develop partnerships for preferential terms
Following up estimates / bids and offering feedback, advice or guidance as required
Attend site surveys, route walks and other meetings if necessary
The Person
Minimum of 3 years estimating experience in the HV and / or LV sectors in a competitive environment
HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Good knowledge and experience of LV / HV systems including switchgear, transformers, underground circuits and protection and control
Good understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations
Excellent IT skills, along with advanced written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of construction projects and electrical installation practices
Commercial risk assessment and mitigation experience
Experience of working directly with customers
Knowledge of BS7671 and other relevant industry standards
Full UK driving licence and the willingness to occasionally travel locally to sites or client meetings
A highly attractive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate, coupled with career progression, along with challenging variety, as well as security and longevity of work.
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