Tendering Engineer

https://www.cavendishmaine.com/job-search/1108/job2026-05-06 12:29:362026-06-16 Cavendish Maine
Job Type Permanent
Location Remote (with occasional travel)
Area National, UK National UK Remote (with occasional travel)
Sector Engineering
Salary Market Leading Salary plus benefits package
Start Date
Advertiser James Volkk
Job Ref JV/103395
Working Remote
Description

Tendering Engineer/Senior Tendering Engineer (Major Projects)

Location: Remote (with occasional travel to company office & project sites as required)

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Tendering Engineer (Major Projects) to join our clients team. You will support the Major Projects division, delivering high-quality tenders across complex electrical infrastructure projects, including DNO/iDNO contestable works (33kV–132kV) and renewable energy balance of plant works (DC/LV up to 132kV).

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and manage tenders for multiple and major projects on time and within budget
  • Ensure compliance with HASAWA, NRSWA, C.O.S.H.H. and other legislation
  • Manage costing, pricing, and quotation preparation
  • Identify commercial opportunities and report to senior leadership
  • Develop project programmes using MS Project (desirable)
  • Conduct post-project financial and delivery reviews
  • Produce job handover packs and attend handover meetings
  • Collaborate with teams across the organisation
  • Represent the company at customer and stakeholder meetings
  • Attend site surveys when required
  • Ensure all tenders are submitted accurately and on time

About You

Qualifications:

  • Degree, HNC, or HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Experience & Skills:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in HV new connections tendering with experience at 132kV
  • Strong knowledge of HV electrical systems and new connections sector
  • Experience with Microsoft Project and CAD
  • Commercial awareness in multi-disciplinary environments
  • Knowledge of health & safety standards and risk assessment

About Our Client

Our Client operates across the UK utilities sector, delivering specialist infrastructure solutions. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and supporting our people to grow and succeed.

Benefits

  • Market Leading Salary
  • Company car/allowance
  • Professional development and accreditation support
  • Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP access
  • Cycle to Work scheme and pension scheme
  • Retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Flexible working and life assurance
  • Social events and volunteering opportunities

Contact: James Volkk

Reference: JV/103395

Candidate care:

By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application.

If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application.

Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies.  If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise.

In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.

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