Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for a Senior Tendering Engineer to join an ICP / Main Contractor within the Renewables sector in the UK.
The Senior Tendering Engineer position comes with a day rate from £500.00 to £550.00 per day.
Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:
- Lead the end-to-end tendering process for MV/EHV grid connection projects, reviewing specifications, drawings, Connection Offers and contract documentation.
- Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates for HV/MV connection works, incorporating equipment, civils and appropriate risk allowances.
- Prepare bid pricing using estimating software such as Simpro or equivalent.
- Engage with subcontractors and equipment suppliers, analyse quotations and negotiate competitive commercial terms.
- Lead tendering activity for Strategic Infrastructure Framework (SIF) opportunities where required.
- Review and assess DNO/TSO Connection Offers, Schedules of Work and Technical Appendices.
- Liaise directly with developers, clients and consultants to ensure tender submissions align with project requirements and delivery capability.
- Manage tender clarifications, participate in tender launch events and support post-tender negotiations.
- Prepare comprehensive handover documentation for successful tenders.
- Provide cost reporting, dashboards and forecasts to support tender margin and pipeline tracking.
- Contribute to building and developing the future Tendering team, including mentoring new team members as the function grows
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Proven experience in ICP tendering,
ideally across 33kV and 132kV projects, with exposure to 400kV advantageous.
- 5+ years’ experience in tendering, estimating or a related commercial/technical role within the electricity grid, connections or utilities sector.
- Strong knowledge of contestable and non-contestable works and relevant DNO/ENA technical standards, including G81.
- Experience using estimating software such as Simpro or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.
- Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- The ability to work independently and manage tenders with minimal onboarding support.
- Experience tendering for Solar PV or BESS-connected projects - desirable
- Familiarity with DNO/TSO framework pre-qualification processes - desirable
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Senior Tendering Engineer position:
- UK Wide
- Day rate - £500.00 to £550.00
- Start date - November 2026
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