At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.
We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.
Power On, part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group, are looking for Senior Tendering Engineer (PON) who would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.
Purpose of this role
To lead Tendering sub teams, ensure effective and sustainable delivery of all Power On utility tenders to the market for all market sectors.
Your key responsibilities are
Accountable for Quality, customer service and technical resolution.
Leadership of their team to deliver high quality engineering solutions to support all sales activities for the business.
Effective planning, resourcing, and utilisation of their staff to meet overall company objectives.
Ensuring the work by their team and themselves is in accordance with Customer and Business requirements.
Leads and supports on upstream network operator and key Customer Interfaces.
Accountable for the Line Management and Performance Management of their tendering team members ensuring they team the business’s needs.
Accountable for recognising the gaps in competencies, be it technical or soft skills within their direct reports.
Represents Company at external meetings.
Any other duties as required by their manager.
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering discipline, lesser qualification with greater experience.
Experience/Knowledge
Some Commercial Experience – e.g. Contract Negotiations, Basic Finance knowledge.
Currently peer checking.
Effective Project Management skills.
Desire to extend technical specialism to aid the Business.
Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation – CDM, ESQCR.
Abilities/Skills
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to deal with customer in a businesslike manner, in the interests of business whilst maintaining good customer relationship.
Effective prioritisation of team’s workloads and efficient resource utilisation.
Ability to deal with various challenges and working with existing resources to provide best possible solution.
Desirable
MSc or further study.
Extensive experience leading teams working in Tendering and Design functions.
Experience in training others.
Working experience in design and tendering.
MU experience/knowledge.
Authority to Tender approve.
Technically Competent in all aspects of tendering up to 20/33kV.
Authority to Tender approve or currently peer checking.
Conditions of Employment
What can you expect from us
Cost of living annual pay review
Company pension contributions up to 5% if employees contribute 4%
33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax)
Hybrid working for eligible roles
Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations
BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.
Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.
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