Tendering Specialist / Senior - VR/31300
Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment
- Westhill, Aberdeenshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Playing a key role in preparing tenders for oil, gas, renewable energy, and decommissioning projects, supporting all phases from early engagement to late-life interventions.
- Supporting the development of cost estimates and reports for Concept, Feasibility, pre-FEED, and FEED studies.
- Producing accurate and commercially sound costings, taking into account risk, competitor positioning, supply chain input, and market trends.
- Coordinating tender activities to ensure timely completion and internal approval prior to client submission.
- Preparing internal authorisation documents and presentations for senior and executive stakeholders.
- Helping develop high-quality bid documentation for submission to clients.
- Supporting the negotiation of tender terms and conditions to secure favourable commercial, technical, and contractual outcomes.
- Previous experience in a tendering environment with demonstrable estimating skills is essential; strong proficiency in Excel or estimating software is required.
- Ideally degree qualified in a relevant discipline, though applications from candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
- Where relevant to the level of experience, ability to review and qualify contracts is required.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels both internally and externally.
- Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing smarter, more efficient work methods.
- Willingness to share knowledge and support continuous improvement across the team.
- Enthusiastic about contributing to the success of the wider tendering team, including the supervision, mentoring, and development of colleagues where appropriate.