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

Competencies and Skills Required:

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

Salary

• Very Attractive.