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Join Actemium ICP as a Tendering and Estimating Engineer!

Location: Midlands (with hybrid/flexible working) | Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) | Package: Competitive Salary +  Share Scheme + EV Car Scheme + Health Shield + Pension +  Benefits

Are you ready to bring your Quantity Surveying expertise to a company that values innovation, responsibility, and teamwork? At Actemium ICP, part of the global VINCI Energies network, we’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Tendering and Estimating Engineer to help us deliver cutting-edge electrical infrastructure projects.

You’ll play a key role in preparing competitive tenders and cost estimates for new connections and infrastructure works, working alongside a collaborative team that shares your passion for precision and performance.

Job Duties:

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for LV, HV, and EHV electrical infrastructure projects.
• Analyse tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to determine project scope and requirements.
• Complete and maintain rate cards in line with company pricing structures and market trends.
• Draft and issue professional offer letters and tender submissions to clients.
• Liaise with internal departments (design, procurement, delivery) to gather necessary inputs for tendering.
• • Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
• Support post-tender negotiations and handover to project delivery teams.
• Maintain a database of historical costs and tender outcomes to inform future bids.
• Apply Quantity Surveying principles to ensure commercial accuracy and risk mitigation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in tendering and estimating within the utilities or construction sector, ideally with an ICP.
• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure projects (LV/HV/EHV).
• Proficient in preparing rate cards and commercial offer letters.
• Quantity Surveying experience or qualifications (e.g., RICS, HNC/HND, or degree in QS or related field).
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and commercial skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software (e.g., Candy, Conquest, or similar).
• Experience working with DNOs or IDNOs.
• Knowledge of UK electricity regulations and standards (e.g., G81, ENA documents) 
• Familiarity with NEC or JCT contract frameworks.

Communication fields:

• Internal: Leadership Team, Client Team, Procurement Department, Estimating Team
  and HSEQ department.
  •   External: Contractors, Suppliers, Service Providers, Clients, DNOs, IDNOs, and Members of the public.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Integrity
  • Clear Communication skills
  • Responsibility and Action ownership
  • Risk Management (Identify/Reduce/Remove)
  • Flexibility
  • Enthusiasm
  • Innovation

CLOSING DATE for this advert - 4th July