Trainee Tendering Engineer

Overall Purpose of the Role:

The Trainee Tendering Engineer will report to and be the responsibility of the Pre-Contract Lead.  As a Trainee, you will receive comprehensive training to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to undertake the full scope of activities involved in producing a fully compliant tender.

You will be based at our Head Office and will be delivering tendering works and quotation revisions across all our regions. There will also be a requirement to undertake site visits in accordance with the training plan and Individual Development Plan.

What you will be doing:

• Log all new enquiries into internal systems accurately and promptly.
• Submit POC applications for all relevant works.
• Assist with the outline designs for all utility services involved in each scheme.
• Prepare and deliver fully compliant tender submissions in line with company standards and client requirements.
• Attend all mandatory safety training and obtain the required site safety qualifications to enable you to carry out site visits.
• Undertake periodic site visits to observe and gain understanding of installation, testing, and commissioning processes for electric and water network infrastructure.
• Carry out route walkovers where necessary to assess off-site routes and identify the most suitable options.
• Develop the ability to manage multiple tender projects simultaneously, prioritising workload to ensure high-quality tenders are completed accurately and delivered on time.
• Liaise with Asset Owners, developers, and other stakeholders to gather information essential for improving the accuracy and completeness of tender submissions.

What we ask from you:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Office, Word and Outlook
• Good Literacy and numeracy Skills (grades 4 or above)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Good telephone manner
• Good team working skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to manage own workload, set priorities and work to strict deadlines
• Evidence and interest in and commitment to the success of Aptus Utilities Limited
• Commitment to the company values

What we can offer in return:

• The opportunity to develop your career
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance to settle you into your role

Also….

• Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few….. please click on our benefits brochure to view further details
• Gym, fitness and retail discounts
• Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
• We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round

This is a full-time position working within an office environment

Location – Aptus House, Unit 19-20, Barrs Fold Rd, Wingates Industrial Estate, Bolton, BL5 3XP

What’s next?

Please send your CV and contact details to careers@aptusutilities.co.uk

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face interview.