Senior Tendering Engineer

Location

Aberdeen | United Kingdom

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior Tendering Engineer to join our client based in Aberdeenshire. Reporting to the Tendering Manager, you would be responsible for overseeing the technical and commercial review of received ITT/RFI/RFQs, to ultimately form compelling proposals to the highest of industry standards. Manage and facilitate elements of tendering activities and you will be responsible for regular progress reporting to internal stakeholders to ensure on time submission of the highest quality proposals. The successful applicant must be able to drive compliance with internal processes, work with internal teams to mitigate risks associated with tendering activities and be responsible for delivering a broad range of commercial support to the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating tenders to fully meet Client needs for a particular RFI, RFQ or ITT, whilst also identifying opportunities to improve on the solutions tendered by incorporating innovative and novel solution to maximise efficiency and Client benefit.
• Work with other departments regarding pricing estimates and all commercial and technical matters
• Production, maintenance and analysis of commercial documentation for support of tenders
• Review of contracts from a commercial perspective and participate in tender contractual negotiations
• Identification of risks (HSSE, Fiscal, Contractual & Technical) and opportunities within tenders and mitigation/improvement plans
• Oversee final compilation, document control and delivery of tender documents to deadlines
• Ensure all follow up clarifications are managed through the business
• Working closely with the Business Development Manager (and others) to mature opportunities and deliver optimum commercial and technical solutions when presenting tenders
• Accountable for arranging the project handover meeting; ensuring that all relied upon data, risk/opportunities, pricing, and other pertinent documents are available
• Ensure debrief on tenders and collate data on Salesforce in order to trend reasons for wins and losses
• Periodic review of processes
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste within such processes and align to evolving demands while ensuring risks are adequately identified and mitigated
• Keep abreast of industry news and remain fully familiar with sector opportunities and competitor activity
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the Tendering team

QUALIFICATIONS/ PERSONAL QUALITIES

• A minimum of 3 years international tendering experience in Offshore Wind or Oil and Gas sectors, with vessel based tendering experience essential
• Some sales experience and networking in this sector would also be desirable but not essential
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience considered) in appropriate discipline
• Strong organisational and planning skills with ability to function well under time pressures
• Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. All round team player required
• Problem solving skills with a customer centric focus
• Skilled in operating basic office software packages (e.g. MS Word, Excel, CRM)

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