Tendering & Design Engineer at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Role Objectives

• As a design engineer, you're involved in the initial concept, design, development and management of projects in a range of sectors such as construction and the built environment, materials, software, components, machinery and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Manage associated cost preparation responsibilities.
• Obtain factored / sub-supplier costs where necessary.
• Prepare technical & commercial proposals.
• Attend clarification meetings with Client when required.
• Ensure that tenders meet company commercial guidelines and have the necessary sign-off in accordance with the delegation of authority guidelines.
• Take responsibility for all associated handover documentation in the event of an order.
• Participate in and actively support company initiatives.
• Be familiar with the general specifications and market requirements.
• Familiar with the risks and hazards within the activities and processes of the role and procedures, practices and measures in place to mitigate the risks.
• Investigate and undertake analysis on how to improve existing projects or components summarise scientific and engineering principles in an easy to understand manner cover the concept, specification, tender and development of new projects or components design the aesthetics, materials and functionality of components use CAD, CAN and CAM systems to design and visualise projects.
• Undertake model making, prototyping and product testing
• Identify new systems and processes to drive quality, efficiency and save costs
• Communicate effectively with the clients, colleagues and contractors involved in a project
• Plan effectively to ensure projects are delivered on time, to standard and to budget.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• BSc in Electrical Engineering, or Similar / HND in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of experience in similar role
• Experience of contract negotiation in a commercial environment.
• General MS Office Program skills.
• Knowledge on Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Knowledge on AUTOCAD

Competencies and Skills Required:

• Good understanding sub & superstructure construction works.
• Communication & organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good grammar and technical report writing skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change

Salary
Very Attractive.