Tendering and Estimation Manager in London

Tendering and Estimation Manager in London

London Full-Time 80000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Astute People

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead tendering and estimation processes for innovative energy projects.
  • Company: Join a leading Energy from Waste company in the UK.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical, dental insurance, and pension contributions.
  • Other info: Hybrid working environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your career.
  • Qualifications: Experience in tendering, estimating, and strong stakeholder management skills required.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 80000 £ per year.

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:

  • 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.

Professional qualifications:

  • 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:

  • 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
Astute People

Contact Details:

Astute People Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Tendering and Estimation Manager in London

Tendering
Estimating
Bid Management
Commercial Awareness
Cost Estimation
Pricing Models
Stakeholder Management