Basingstoke
Estimator / Bid Manager\n Location: UK-Wide (Travel Required) Type: Permanent Compensation: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Join Our Team!\n Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Freedom is on the lookout for a passionate Estimator / Bid Manager to lead the charge in LV to 132kV substation construction and asset replacement projects for our DNO and Private Network Owner Customers. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a real impact! \n While your home location is flexible, be prepared to travel across the UK to meet our customers and assess project requirements. Your willingness to hit the road is essential for success in this role! Your Mission\n As our Estimator / Bid Manager, you will: \n\n • Thoroughly review tender enquiry packs to determine scope and requirements.\n, • Conduct site visits to gather essential information or delegate this task with clear objectives.\n, • Create detailed, costed proposals based on direct labour costs and quotes from our supply chain partners.\n, • Consider project activity sequences, durations, resource levels, and methodologies to ensure successful delivery.\n, • Submit proposals to Senior Management for review, focusing on risk assessment and profitability.\n, • Compile comprehensive handover packs for the Freedom Operations team upon successful tenders.\nWhat You’ll Do\n In this role, you will: \n\n • Review and resolve scope queries in tender packs, ensuring proposals meet customer specifications and validate our technical solutions.\n, • Negotiate with customers post-tender to capture any late scope changes and prepare best and final offers.\n, • Drive excellence in our tendering process, aiming for the highest levels of customer satisfaction and business growth.\n, • Manage the entire tendering process from enquiry receipt to submission and post-tender negotiations.\n, • Foster collaboration with customer representatives and all Freedom business units to maximize opportunities.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n You will have: \n\n • A higher qualification in an Engineering discipline, ideally in HV Power Engineering.\n, • Practical experience with CDM 15 regulations and the ability to draft Construction Phase Plans.\n, • A minimum of 5 years of HV engineering experience in a project environment focused on HV and EHV Substation works.\n, • At least 2 years of experience in a commercial estimating, bidding, and customer-facing environment.\n, • A practical working knowledge of high voltage electrical substations and associated equipment is a plus.\nWhy Join Us?\n At Freedom, we’re committed to building a culture where everyone feels included, respected, and valued. We believe in transparency throughout the recruitment process and are here to accommodate your needs during application and interviews. \n As part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the UK’s leading independent engineering and services businesses, you’ll be joining a company with a rich history and a bright future. With a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we pride ourselves on developing great talent through ongoing training and support. \n We work across various sectors in the building and infrastructure industry, tackling groundbreaking projects with innovative solutions and the latest technologies. Your career progression is important to us, and we’ll ensure you have a clearly defined development path, regular reviews, and continuous support to help you excel. \n Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at Freedom and be part of something extraordinary!