Actemium ICP - Tendering & Estimating Engineer

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

6/4/2025

🌟 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