Service Tendering Specialist

Position: Service Tendering Specialist
Location: Stone, United Kingdom
Benefits: Competitive Salary, Bonus + Standard UK Benefits


Profile:
An exciting opportunity for a Service Tendering Specialist; you will work closely with the sales team to define and compile tenders for both our established and new service offerings. In the role of a substation automation specialist, you will be part of our Europe tendering team. The tendering organization is truly international and located in various locations across Europe, supported by our dedicated team in India. We operate in a dynamic and growing market and are now seeking to strengthen the team with experienced tendering professionals here in the UK.
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Formulate and define competitive service bids, estimates or quotations, considering the best available product mix and appropriate technical and commercial considerations for each situation.
• Ensure service tenders are well-documented in a timely manner and with the appropriate level of detail, including full and accurate costs.
• Manage the preparation of all technical, financial, commercial, contractual, and, if necessary, project management aspects of the bid, estimate or quotation, indicating prices and trading conditions. Manage internal and external stakeholders to support the bid preparation.  This will be undertaken together with the wider Service Team.
• Identify potential risks in estimates, bids, quotes and related contract agreements with different clients or distribution channels. Contribute information or participate in the risk review assessment if required.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and support sales in ensuring the client has a great experience throughout the entire sales process, providing the required technical support.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering Teams to identify potential vendors for equipment and materials required in the project and evaluate supplier offers from technical and commercial perspectives to match specifications.
• Live company core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Ideal Background:

• Holding a bachelor’s degree or similar in a relevant area, such as electrical, mechanical or automation engineering could be advantageous
• Previous experience in engineering, tendering, (technical) project management or sales, and a strong technical background is highly valued
• Experience in power system engineering and knowledge of domain technology such as Substation Automation and Protection systems, SCADA, RTUs, IEDs and mission-critical communication is advantageous.
• On a personal level, you are a self-motivated, reliable team player with a service mindset including strong communication and collaboration skills.
• You are structured, persistent and well-organized in your work and ready to work in an international and multicultural environment.
• You are fluent in English, both oral and written.

The Company:
NES Fircroft are currently working on behalf of a global power technology business which have a presence in almost 100 countries. Leading innovation for over a century, they partake in offering products, solutions and services within the energy industry. Helping their customers, improve efficiency, optimize resources, and reduce emissions.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.