Senior Tendering & Estimating Engineer

Senior Tendering & Estimating Engineer - £72,029 to £83,962 (depending on experience) + Benefits - Wakefield or Stockton

The Role

Are you experienced in HV and EHV power distribution projects? Do you have a keen eye for securing major project opportunities through detailed and competitive bids?

We are looking for a skilled Senior Tendering & Estimating Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you’ll lead the preparation and submission of major project estimates and manage key client relationships throughout the bidding process.

If you’re ready to help us win and deliver some of the UK’s most exciting power projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and competitive bids for HV and EHV power distribution projects
• Engage in pre- and post-tender meetings with clients and stakeholders
• Review plans and propose value-engineered alternatives
• Support the commercial team in analysing contract terms
• Ensure seamless handover of projects to operational teams
• Monitor and improve tendering processes to enhance win rates
• Grow the supply chain to support delivery of complex solutions
• Plan ahead to meet all tender deadlines

The Company

IUS is a specialist high voltage electrical contractor and part of Northern Powergrid, within the Berkshire Hathaway Energy Group of companies. We provide comprehensive power solutions covering Feasibility & Design, Procurement, Construction, Testing & Commissioning, and Operation & Maintenance.

Our services support both public and private electrical distribution systems, with expertise in high voltage switchgear, power transformers, protection and control systems, earthing, SCADA, and battery systems.

Benefits:

• Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme.
• Annual bonus of up to 15%.
• 25 days holiday (increases with tenure) plus bank holidays.
• Excellent opportunities for career growth.
• Agile working arrangements.

The Person

You will need:

• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in HV/EHV power distribution and utility sectors
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contract law
• Previous team management experience
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• A full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer status
• Experience in civil engineering