Senior Tender Estimator

Hutcheon Mearns has been engaged to source a Senior Tender Estimator for a highly successful, international business with a very significant UK presence. This business has a "Go Green" attitude, continuously looking to make their customers operations more sustainable through reducing both carbon footprint and costs.

Providing a range of innovative services in the energy space, our client is a world-leader in its field and is a sizeable, profitable and international business which has an ambitious growth strategy and a true focus on people.

The Opportunity

As Tender Estimator you will be a key member of the Finance Department and will support the Commercial Team.  

Duties and responsibilities

  • Prepare cost estimates in accordance with standard company and Client requirements
  • Develop commercial qualifications in support of tender to minimise risk & maximise opportunities
  • Deliver tender documentation and investment analysis for commercial decision making
  • Review, evaluate and complete client provided Commercial/Remuneration Exhibits
  • Produce Cost Plans and Cash Flow Forecasts for applicable tenders
  • Provide input to CRM system in form of costing and selling price for the ongoing tenders
  • Organise and run relevant cost review meetings as required during the tender period
  • Provide and present cost/pricing basis at Tender boards
  • Support in developing project risks & opportunities at tender stage
  • Provide costing support and monitor cost impacts during bid clarifications and negotiation meetings
  • Gather experience figures and maintain the Benchmark Database
  • Conduct handover with project team and follow up/support during project execution to ensure feedback & capture of lessons learnt

Background and Experience

  • Experience of delivering Tender Estimates on various types (PS, LS, TCE) and size of projects
  • Advanced MS Excel competence is essential
  • Degree qualified in Finance or Business Studies is preferable
  • Subsea experience is beneficial
  • Experience/background from project controls is an advantage
  • Able to demonstrate financial competence and commercial/contractual knowledge

Personal qualities:

  • Ability to work in a team as well as independently
  • Able to deliver high quality outcomes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Self motivated with a can-do attitude
  • Commercial and contractual mindset
  • Good communication and organisational skills

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive terms
  • Fun and team-oriented work environment
  • Opportunities to develop in a safe environment
  • Exciting, challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Flexible, hybrid working

Next Steps

To apply, please send a detailed CV. Or for a confidential discussion please contact Jane Grant on 07849 087 947. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.