Senior Civil Tendering Engineer

Main Purpose of Role

The Civil Tendering Engineer is responsible for developing proposals for major electrical works including 11/33/132kV projects spanning BESS, Solar Parks, Data Centres I&C etc up to £15m+. Working in close partnership with key stakeholders to include Electrical Tendering Engineers, Business Development, Design Engineers and Project Managers. The Civil Tendering Engineer ensures the successful delivery of proposals to both new and existing customers. These sectors are a key area of growth for ESM Power, and we are looking for an experienced Civil Tendering Engineer to join our growing and successful team.

Responsibilities

• 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 suppliers to obtain the best available quotations.
• Review tender documentation and assess a project technically and be 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.
• Complete 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.
• Work alongside members of the Bid team in review of contract T&C’s, ensuring suitable terms are referenced on all quotations.
• Perform all duties in line with the company’s HSQE Policies and Procedures.

Job Context and Key Challenges

• Work to challenging deadlines on providing estimates for approval.
• Manage interface with Business Development roles and ensure conflicting priorities are satisfied.
• Cross‑functional working with project managers / design engineers when handing over new projects and reviewing variations.

Dimensions

Approval of estimates up to £50m. The Senior Civil Tendering Engineer role will be fully accountable to the Head of Tendering.

Qualifications and Experience

• The person carrying out this role is likely to 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 both within ESM Power and 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.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and able to motivate staff to meet tight deadlines.
• Well‑organised, tidy worker with good work presentation skills.

Personal Characteristics

• 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.
• Versatile, adaptable, willing to learn and impart skills on to others.
• Be able to demonstrate impeccable ethical and moral behaviour, coupled with unquestionable integrity and character.