Bid Manager

Estimator / Bid ManagerUK‑Wide (Travel Required)
Permanent
Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom is currently recruiting an Estimator / Bid Manager responsible for LV to 132kV substation construction and asset replacement projects for our DNO and/or Private Network Owner Customers. 

Whilst home location is not a major factor for this role, applicants should be aware this is a country wide role.  Willingness to travel as required to customer sites is an essential part of the role.

Responsibilities:

You will:

• Review tender enquiry pack, resolve scope queries, then ensure that the preparation, review and submittal of customer proposals are estimated accurately and consistently incorporating compliance to customer specifications/documents, validation of our technical solution and value engineering.
• Be able to negotiate post tender with our customers to capture any late scope changes and to prepare and submit best and final offers.
• Establish excellence in our tendering preparation and submittal, ensuring we achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction (internal & external) resulting in business growth in our targeted areas.
• Have management of the overall tendering process from receipt of enquiry to submittal, then post tender negotiations.  Co-ordination of all internal and external cost elements to ensure all risks are identified and mitigation plans established in line with company policies and procedures.
   

Requirements

You will have:

• Higher qualification within an Engineering discipline - ideally in HV Power Engineering.  
• Practical experience in the application of CDM 15 regulations and the ability to produce draft Construction Phase Plans.
• Minimum 5 years HV engineering experience within a Projects environment focussed on HV and EHV Substation works.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a commercial estimating, bidding and customer facing environment.
• A practical working knowledge of high voltage electrical substations and the equipment found within would be beneficial.

About Us 
 Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Founded in 1921, our business has grown from a small electrical contractor to the award-winning, industry-leading company we are today. We are family-owned with a great heritage and we are proud of everything we’ve achieved and all the projects we’ve successfully delivered to our customers over the years. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. We have offices, manufacturing facilities and sites located across the UK. Everything we do at NG Bailey is driven by our purpose: Together we create and maintain exceptional building and infrastructure to enable a society that connects seamlessly, operates efficiently and prospers now and in the future.  We believe in bringing buildings to life and we know that the benefits of our work will be felt by generations to come. We do this by responsibly designing, operating and maintaining buildings, infrastructure and services. The way we do business has remained unchanged since we were founded and it’s what makes us different. We’re proud of our history and look forward to continuing our legacy of almost a century of operational and technical excellence. 

Engineering Division 

Our Engineering division specialises in the design, offsite manufacture and installation of mechanical and electrical solutions, and we have an industry-leading reputation for delivering our work and projects responsibly and sustainably.

Facilities Serivces

Our Facilities Services business provides mechanical and electrical, planned and reactive, integrated building service maintenance. Through innovative energy performance our in-house team of specialists ensure customers' businesses run efficiently, in a safe, secure and sustainable manner.

IT Services

Our IT Services business delivers integrated IT infrastructure and managed services that transform what’s possible in connectivity, data management, and analysis. From iconic buildings and national landmarks to trailblazing projects in all sectors, we are at the heart of the digital revolution, enhancing the performance of organisations and public institutions everywhere.

Freedom

Our Freedom business advise, design, connect, build, maintain, and renew electricity infrastructure assets across the UK.