Tendering Engineer

Job Title: Estimator / Tendering EngineerReporting to: Managing QSBusiness Unit: ASTIRole PurposeReporting directly to the ASTI Managing QS, the overall purpose of the role is to prepare detailed bid and tender submissions of a high value (>£50M).Responsibilities & DutiesIncluding but not limited to the following:Responsible for the complete project pricing and tender preparation for turnkey (design, procure, install and commission) construction of new and refurbishment of existing electricity substations. Travel will be required throughout the UK as required.The post holder will work closely with our Project Managers to agree required project manpower resource and with our Procurement Manager in respect of prices for required materials.Interpret customer documentation to formulate the required deliverables and target pricing for the tender, through to collation of supplier quotations and internal governance approval.Carefully inspect tender documentation. Analyse exact requirements and identify areas that may have implications via Risk Analysis.Provide detailed Bill of Quantities (BoQ) using the Estimating Software Package.Clearly identify items to have Request for Quotations (RFQs) sent out, together with specification prelim elements and appropriate drawings. Monitor enquiry process and dates for quotation returns.Oversee or complete the RFQ analysis comparison and make selection for inclusion in the priced tender.Contact appropriate person(s) to arrange site inspection. Visit site and make all necessary record notes and take appropriate photographs. Assimilate information and take