Job Title: Tendering Engineer (HV)
Location: Bristol
Salary: Negotiable, dependant on experience
Overview:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced estimator to join our client at their facility In the Bristol area, the role is working for a trailblazer in the high voltage electrical engineering sector, specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections, and renewable energy generation.
With a pipeline of work stretching into 2026 and beyond, this is your chance to become part of a progressive, employee-owned British business that values your contribution and invests in your future.
The role will make part of the sales and tendering team, and will be responsible for quoting high value projects and producing detailed cost estimates, winning bid submissions, bid presentations, contract negotiations and eventual handover to electrical engineering projects teams, in accordance with the companies agreed business strategy and requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities include:
Managing the full life cycle of project enquiries from initial enquiry through to estimation, submission, clarifications, negotiations and contract award
Develop a strong understanding of client's commercial and technical requirements
Produce and deliver high-quality, technical and commercial bid documentation. Ensuring that structured responses are written in the context of the companies values, and unique selling points.
Set out and build-up of detailed project costings
Build strong, sub-contractor, and supplier relationships
Carry out site surveys, attend pre-tender, post tender and pre-contract meetings
Update and track projects through the CRM system and provide regular progress reporting
Organise and manage effective use of time to submit completed bids and proposals for review and approval prior to final submissions
Project a professional image to clients and colleagues
Contribute to the future success of companies and its clients
Embrace and demonstrate the Company’s 5 core Principles of: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well-being; Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive
What You Need for the role:
Has a proven knowledge of High Voltage products, substations, utility networks and ICP works
Have a proven capability and technical competence in producing technical cost estimates, delivering tenders within the high voltage electrical infrastructure sector (transmission or distribution) in renewable energy, EV, commercial and Industrial, generation and grid stability markets or highly allied experience
Good high voltage technical \ commercial knowledge and the ability to interpret complex documents, and has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Excellent IT skills
Sound commercial acumen
Strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate technical and commercial information in a clear and concise manner
Excellent spoken and written English language
Good negotiation skills
Must be able to work within and contribute to a dynamic team
Open to change, resilient and proactive
Must be available to travel on work related business throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays
Full UK driving licence
Company Contribution & Industry Information:
This role is pivotal in supporting the company’s strategic goals and upholding its core principles, including Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership, and being Proactive.
The successful candidate will contribute to the future success of the company and its clients in the dynamic and ever-evolving renewable energy sector.
Location: This full-time and permanent position is based in the Bristol area, offering flexible working arrangements (office/hybrid) to suit your lifestyle.
On Offer:
Competitive salary
Contributory company pension scheme, private health insurance, and healthcare cashback plan
Life assurance, car allowance scheme, and 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays
Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business
Great training and development opportunities, holiday purchase scheme, cycle to work scheme, and on-site gym.
Take the Next Step:
Don’t miss this opportunity to power our future together. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey where your skills will be valued and your professional growth nurtured.
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