Tendering Manager - HV Transmission in Glasgow

Location: Based from our head office in Hillington, G52 4PR

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum, DOE + Car Allowance

Contract: Full time, Permanent.

Hours: 40 Hours (8am - 5pm)

Benefits: 36 Days Annual Leave (28 days + 8 public holidays), Car allowance, Comprehensive Pension Scheme, Sick Pay & Healthcare, Continuous professional development & clear progression pathways and EV Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme!

At IQA Group, we don’t just support infrastructure we help build it! From telecoms and renewables to power networks and commercial electrical contracting, we’re a trusted name in complex projects that keep the UK connected and moving. With over 200 employees across Glasgow, North Wales, Newcastle and Liverpool, we’re proud of our expertise, reputation, and growth.

Join IQA Operations Group, the UK & Ireland arm of the globally renowned Elecnor Group. We are expanding our specialist division delivering next-generation high-voltage infrastructure across the UK. From Synchronous Condensers to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and HV Substations, you will contribute to the projects that stabilise the grid and power the energy transition.

We are seeking an experienced Tendering Manager to lead the preparation and delivery of national and international bids within the UK's High Voltage Transmission sector. You will evaluate competitive technical and commercial solutions, coordinate multi-disciplinary tender teams, and ensure high-quality submissions that strengthen our position in the EPC market. Your insights will influence commercial strategy, risk profiling, and project win probability.

As our Tendering Manager you will:

• Lead end-to-end preparation of technical and commercial bids for HV substations, grid-stability assets and BESS projects.
• Analyse tender documentation to identify technical, contractual and commercial requirements.
• Coordinate tender teams, allocating tasks and managing progress to meet strict deadlines.
• Build, validate and present final pricing models, including risk assessment and commercial margin proposals.
• Identify technical and economic risks, benchmarking competitive positioning within the UK market.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors, validating pricing and delivery terms.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams such as Engineering, Legal, Procurement, Quality, H&S (PRL) and HR.
• Maintain strong technical-commercial relationships with clients, adding value beyond price.
• Manage post-tender clarifications, pricing updates and contract negotiations.
• Lead project handover meetings to transition tender information to the Project Management and Delivery teams.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

• Degree-level qualification (Electrical or Civil Engineering preferred).
• Strong IT proficiency.
• Extensive EPC tendering experience in HV transmission, substations or large-scale energy infrastructure.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-value tendering environment.

If you are driven, commercially astute, and excited by the opportunity to shape the UK's future energy infrastructure, we want to hear from you. Click APPLY to submit your CV for immediate consideration.