Job Title: Highways Tender Planner
Salary: up to £59,000
Car Allowance: £5400 per annum
Location: Winchester (potential for remote working)
 
About Us:
 
My client is a leading regional civil engineering firm committed to delivering excellence in infrastructure projects. Specializing in highways and rail projects, my client strives to innovate and exceed expectations in every endeavour.
 
Role Overview:
 
As a Tender Planner at my client, the individual will play a pivotal role in maximizing the success of bids and schemes. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, the Tender Planner will be responsible for meticulously planning projects to ensure compliance with contract requirements while identifying and mitigating potential risks.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
- Prepares detailed tender programmes that comply with contract requirements and effectively communicate time-related risks.
- Develops robust project methodologies based on best practices and innovative solutions.
- Resource-loads programmes for comparison with estimated resource usage.
- Identifies temporary work requirements and collaborates with the engineering team to develop solutions.
- Highlights project risks and contributes to the tender risk and opportunities register.
 
What We Offer:
 
- Competitive rewards package including Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, and Life Assurance cover.
- 25 days of Annual Leave plus a day off for the birthday.
- Hybrid working opportunities.
- Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
 
About You:
 
- A collaborative team player and relationship builder.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to make a compelling case to colleagues and customers.
- Organized with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Resilient and perseverant, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
- A learning mindset with a willingness to adapt and grow.
 
Experience & Qualifications:
 
- Experience in the civil engineering sector, ideally in highways and/or rail projects.
- Knowledge of construction techniques and outputs.
- Understanding of access issues and programme constraints.
- Familiarity with design management principles.
- Good communication and IT skills, including proficiency in current programming software.
 
FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on 023 9431 4917 or email Jordan.townley@carringtonwest.com for more information.
 
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