Tendering Engineer

Tendering Engineer (HV Power & Infrastructure)
Ystalyfera, Swansea (Hybrid Working Available)
Permanent
£50,000 - £75,000 DOE + Benefits + Career Progression
A growing specialist engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a Tendering Engineer to join its expanding commercial and business development team in South Wales.
Operating within the high-voltage power, utilities, renewable energy and energy transition sectors, the business delivers major substation, grid connection and electrical infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of opportunities, they are looking to appoint a commercially aware Tendering Engineer who can help secure and develop future project opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where you'll work directly with senior leadership, play a key role in winning major projects and influence the continued growth of a rapidly expanding organisation operating within one of the UK's busiest infrastructure sectors.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing tendering activities from initial enquiry through to contract award, preparing accurate and commercially competitive proposals for high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects.
Working closely with Operations, Delivery, Procurement and Commercial teams, you will analyse tender documentation, identify risks and opportunities, develop pricing strategies and coordinate technical submissions to maximise tender success.
The role offers a varied mix of technical, commercial and client-facing responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys engineering, business development, customer engagement and project strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Reviewing client tender documents, specifications and drawings
* Identifying project scope, risks and commercial opportunities
* Preparing tender submissions, estimates and technical proposals
* Developing cost plans, pricing strategies and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
* Coordinating electrical, civil and structural engineering inputs
* Working closely with delivery teams to develop accurate project costs
* Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations
* Identifying value engineering opportunities and alternative technical solutions
* Managing technical and commercial tender clarifications
* Liaising directly with clients throughout pre-tender and post-tender stages
* Leading or supporting tender presentations and bid review meetings
* Reviewing contract conditions and supporting commercial negotiations
* Preparing project handover documentation for successful project awards
* Supporting wider sales, marketing and business growth initiatives
About You
To be considered, you should have:
-Experience within Tendering, Estimating, Proposals, Bid Management, Commercial Engineering or Pre-Construction activities
-Experience within power, utilities, electrical infrastructure, renewable energy or related engineering sectors
-An understanding of HV and LV electrical distribution systems
-The ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
-Commercial awareness and experience developing project cost estimates or tender submissions
-Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills
-Excellent communication, organisational and time management abilities
-Good Microsoft Office skills
-Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Experience
Experience within any of the following areas would be advantageous:
-High Voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure
-Substations
-Grid connections
-Renewable energy projects
-Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
-Solar, wind, hydro or energy transition projects
-DNO, IDNO or ICP environments
-Switchgear and transformer projects
-NEC or similar forms of contract
Qualifications such as a Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or a related engineering discipline would be beneficial.
Package
* £50,000 - £75,000 DOE
* Hybrid working
* Long-term career progression
* Exposure to major UK power and infrastructure projects
* Growing and financially stable business
* Direct involvement in strategic project opportunities
* 5% employer pension contribution
* Private healthcare following successful completion of probation
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a rapidly growing organisation
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Additional overnight allowance and daily food allowance provided when working away from home.
Whether you're an experienced Tendering Engineer, Electrical Estimator, Bid Engineer, Proposals Engineer, Pre-Construction Engineer or a power-sector professional looking to move into a commercially focused role, this position offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a thriving and expanding business
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed