Tender Writer/Engineer

Location: Norwich

Contract type: Full Time Permanent

Reports to: Commercial Manager

Direct/Indirect reports: None

Department: Commercial, Sales and Business Development

ROLE OBJECTIVE

The Tender Engineer will be responsible for preparation and submission of client-focussed proposals, under the guidance of the Commercial Manager, to whom they will report. The candidate will be familiar with the general specifications and requirements of marine and land surveying incl. geophysical, geotechnical, environmental and UXO surveys, and/or offshore construction support services. The Tender Engineer will always be mindful of, and never compromise, our Health, Safety and Quality values and procedures.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examine tender documentation, including operational provisions, technical specifications, and commercial requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers, partners and all internal departments involved in the tendering process and define respective deliverables.
• Define/propose technical solutions, methodologies, execution strategy and draft work schedules.
• Perform cost calculations and project budgeting.
• Prepare and submit the technical and commercial proposals, according to client requirements and company’s guidelines.
• Liaise and attend meetings with the client throughout the entire bid cycle.
• Produce reports and maintain complete records throughout the bidding process to ensure approval, traceability, and ultimately efficient handover to project teams.
• Involved in business development activities from time to time e.g. social media marketing   activities, or conference and trade show attendance
• Managing relationships with Customers, on the tender clarification stages
• Manage the tender strategy to meet Customer requirements
• Prepare, Issue and follow-up tenders, pricing/cost spreadsheet and clarification with related documentation management and filing/archiving (digital and hard Copy)
• Proper distribution/collection of documents during Preparation/ Review/Negotiation of Tenders
• Ensure that per each tender, a Peer Review is properly carried out
• Liaising with Technical, Contract and Procurement Dept. for advice on:

• Method statement and technical solutions
• Services/Subcontractors’ selection and management until the finalisation of the agreement

• Liaising with Planning & Risk Manager for Tender Risks

DESIRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical qualification
• 2+ years’ experience in a relevant technical role
• Good written and oral English
• MS Office Package inc Project.

KEY STRENGTHS

• Working to deadlines
• Flexible approach
• Commercial acumen
• Attention to detail
• Inquisitive and challenging mindset
• Great presentation skills
• Persuasive style.