Tendering Engineer/ Quantity Surveyor (M&E)

• Lead the preparation of detailed technical and commercial tender submissions from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Develop high-quality written responses to tender questions, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with client requirements.
• Prepare supporting documentation including methodologies, programmes, resource plans, and technical narratives.
• Ensure all submissions comply with client specifications, standards, and evaluation criteria.

• Liaise with internal and external design teams during preliminary design stages to develop robust and cost-effective solutions.
• Interpret client specifications, drawings, and scope documents to define project requirements.
• Contribute to outline design development across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities, incorporating mitigation strategies into submissions.

• Engage with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and specialist subcontractors to obtain competitive and compliant quotations.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals for technical compliance and value.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with supply chain partners.

• Develop detailed cost estimates including labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor inputs.
• Utilise pricing schedules and framework rates to build cost sheets for contracts and call-off works.
• Ensure pricing is accurate, competitive, and aligned with margin expectations.
• Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunities.

• Assist in developing tender programmes and project schedules.
• Support post-tender clarifications, negotiations, and value engineering discussions.

• Strong technical knowledge across MEICA disciplines.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost estimation capability.
• Ability to interpret complex specifications and develop practical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and estimating tools.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• 10+ years' experience in a MEICA engineering environment.
• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in tendering, estimating, or project engineering within the MEICA sector.
• Experience in the water and wastewater industry is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated track record of preparing successful technical tender submissions.
• Strong IT, administration, and communication skills.
• Full driving licence.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to meeting and exceeding client requirements.

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