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Our nuclear and defence client is looking for a number of Tendering Engineers to work on a permanent basis supporting new sales and tenders activities

They are looking for candidates from an engineering background, either Electrical (EC&I) or Mechanical

Providing engineering support to the Business Winning function. Including, supporting the pre-qualification process and the production of the technical proposal with methodologies for all technical aspects of the project including but not limited to design, analysis, manufacture, assembly, testing, dismantling, transportation, installation and commissioning.

The ability to form trusted and enduring relationships both internally and externally, with specific focus on our key clients and industry partnerships including Government bodies, forms an important element of the role. 
 
Working with the Key Account Manager, to synthesise and progress the acquisition strategies that are to be used to pursue and capture opportunities.
Once a tender (or pre-qualification) has been accepted, the Tender Technical Coordinator takes the responsibility for deploying the agreed strategy into the Engineered response, and to liaise with the Key Account Manager with any ongoing developments or changes.
Develop the Tender quote based on the Instructions to Tender (ITT) information supplied by the client and where applicable taking into account the estimated value from Sales or a guide price from the customer
Lead a multi-disciplined engineering team
Liaise with other departments in order to complete the Tender, including Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality
Be customer facing and focused, supporting on site meetings, Teams calls, and being a representative of the company 
Read and understand Scopes of Work from multiple companies and customers to develop the tender response
Tender projects from £10k up to £30M+
Chair calls and meetings with customers
Develop the Tendering Procedures with the Business Winning Team
Develop concise Assumptions, Exclusions and Risk Registers for Tenders
Be commercially minded ensuring tenders are both achievable and also deliverable within budget
Be familiar with all phases of a project, from early contractor involvement through design, and into manufacturing, testing and installation, Tenders may cover one section, or start/finish part way through a project to suit customer needs
Understand company long term strategies, unique selling points and capabilitiesExperience required
 
Mechanical / Electrical Engineering Degree Qualified (or Equivalent)
Experience from a heavy manufacturing industry 
Member of IMechE or IET (Chartered Engineer status preferred)
Ability to understand and effectively communicate client’s high-level requirements and key drivers
Extensive Engineering Workplace Experience
Nuclear Industry Experience preferable
Management and control of Engineers and design teams
Specialism in one or more of the following areas:-
Heavy Engineering Plant
Process Plant
Building Services
Lifting Equipment
Remote Handling Equipment
Pressure Systems
Nuclear Decommissioning

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