The Role This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a successful, independent UIP (Utilities Infrastructure Provider - Gas) who hold GIRS Registration.
They are a friendly, forward thinking team.
As Tendering Manager, your experience will be highly valued and you will be supported by your committed and professional colleagues.
You'll find the management team empowering, approachable and eager to welcome you into the fold.
You will work in smart, modern offices (with free parking) in Telford most of the time, but you'll go on site visits too.
You will be responsible for the assessment and interpretation of customers tender requirements and for the tender design (where applicable) of gas infrastructure including meter installations and pressure reduction equipment in line with current legislation, regulations and IGEM (Institute of Gas Engineering Management) specifications in order to secure adoption of the company's designs.
Your other responsibilities will include: Managing all aspects of the tender design lifecycle including producing Gas Tender Designs and supporting information for customers including main contractors, MOD, MOJ, HS2, NATO, manufacturing, aerospace, LPG Networks, Biomethane export pipelines and associated installation pipework, power generation sites and LNG fuel stations.
First and main point of contact for all Tendering matters.
Creating and issuing Tenders to customers; dealing with variations, briefing the operations team.
Building complex tenders and engaging with specialist suppliers of products or services.
Delivering for LP, MP and IP projects.
Providing reporting data to senior management.
Working closely with the Management and Operations team to meet customer expectations.
Providing technical support to operational staff as required.
Utilising Gas Network Portals for on line transfer of information.
Providing support to Operations in relation to queries regarding approved designs and variations.
Liaising with customers to deal with queries and resolve design/tender issues.
The Candidate You will definitely have experience as a Tendering Manager, or as a Designer or Estimator and you may already have a degree or similar qualification.
If you don't, it doesn't matter, as long as you have the right experience.
You will be professional, committed and keen to push yourself in a new challenge, but you'll also be friendly, enjoy working in a small team and have a good sense of humour.
Your knowledge will ideally cover: Qualified through IGEM to EngTech.
NVQ Level 4 Gas Network Engineering Management Design Qualification or City & Guilds 5831-80 qualification in Gas Network Design (training can be provided for this).
Experience of working in an UIP/GT/IGT industry.
Knowledge of the gas designers duties under CDM.
Gasworks 9/10 or Snap design software or similar and familiar with Gas industry standards; GIG 2 (Gas Industry Guidelines).
Knowledge of NP 14 and UIP (Utility Infrastructure Provider) documentation.
Everything else you need to know will be learned through working with a great team and becoming an integral part of their continued success.
Whats in it for you?
The opportunity to build your skills and experience, learning from and being mentored by an industry professional.
The chance to develop through the business and build a successful career in line with their succession planning strategy.
Excellent prospects for becoming part of the management team and being an integral part of the business and its continued growth and success.
Competitive salary dependant on experience and current earning level.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Working hours:08.00 16.30 Mon Thu, 08.00 15.30 Fri.
Private health scheme (optional).
If you would like to be considered for the role of Tendering Manager, please apply today.
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