Lead Tendering Engineer

Lead Tendering Engineer

Location: Naas, Co. Kildare

Salary: €70,000-€75,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid working model

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in High-Voltage (HV) and Medium-Voltage (MV) infrastructure to move into a lead tendering role.

You will support the preparation and submission of technical and commercial proposals for major infrastructure projects, including substations, transmission lines and grid connections.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret tender documentation for HV and MV infrastructure projects.
• Prepare technical and commercial tender submissions for substations, including AIS and GIS switchgear, transmission lines and grid connections.
• Develop cost estimates, bills of quantities and pricing strategies.
• Prepare project programmes, assess project risks and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Develop detailed scopes of work and technical deliverables.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing and technical information.
• Manage multiple tenders, ensuring submissions meet deadlines and client requirements.
• Participate in clarification meetings and project handovers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in HV/MV engineering and design.
• Familiarity with tendering processes and full project lifecycles.
• Knowledge of ESB and EirGrid standards and practices.
• Experience in primary and secondary substation design is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret civil engineering requirements for pricing purposes.
• Strong Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of €70,000-€75,000 per annum.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Death-in-service benefit.
• 23 days annual leave
• Paid sick leave
• 24-hour online GP service.
• Family leave.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative workplace with a strong focus on innovation and safety.

Interested? Apply today with your CV.