Are you an exceptional Estimator, experience looking for your new challenge working with a leading telecoms provider for the Transportation Industry?

Ford & Stanley - The Rail Recruitment Experts are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Bid Technical Estimator. The role will support the Business Development team by preparing costing and submission reports for some of the world's largest rail organisations and responding professionally within a timely manner to all enquires.

The Opportunity

This is an ideal opportunity for you to join a company who have recently acquired by the world's leading technology business with big ambitions to secure a foothold in the UK Rail advanced technologies space. This acquisition is to strengthen their position and provide innovative solutions within the transportation industry. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow as the company does and became an integral member of the Bids Team, as they strive for further success.

Location (s): Scunthorpe

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of bids & tenders to include:
• Review of received invitations to tender to identify suitability against the business strategy
• Interpretation of customer requirements and development of appropriate bid strategy with the Bid Manager
• Requesting and engagement of departmental resource as required to support submissions
• Preparation of detailed budget costings to support submissions
• Presentation of submissions for review & acceptance by Bid Review Panel
• Customer interface for ongoing bids & follow up of submissions
• Provide information to assist with the maintenance of the live tender database and bid register
• KPI reporting for forecasting & continuous improvement
• Provide assistance when required for completion of Expressions of Interest, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Bid Documentation & Quotes as required by the business

The Candidate

The ideal candidate must have an excellent understanding of bid and quotation processes and completion of submissions. You must also have experience of working in the Rail Industry and understand the rail and construction industry contract terms and conditions. It is important you can demonstrate effective relationship management, interpersonal skills and communication skills.

Essentials

• Experience of bid & quotation processes & completion of submissions
• Experience of working in the Rail Industry
• Experience of Telecoms products and installations
• Ideally be Degree Qualified in a relevant subject
• Familiarity with the OJEU process
• Familiarity with standard Rail & Construction Industry Contract Terms & Conditions
• Excellent computer skills & will be proficient in the use of Excel, Word & other Microsoft Office applications

Closing Date: 20th August 2018

Likely Job Titles: Bid Manager, Bid Coordinator, Technical Estimator, Project Support, Bid Support, Project Engineer, Project Manager