Tender Planner

Lead the Way to Project Success as a Tender Planner!

About The Role

Play a pivotal role in securing projects for a leading civil and infrastructure company in the UK. As a Lead Tender Planner, you'll be responsible for developing winning work program strategies, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring efficient planning for successful tenders and pre-construction phases.
Location: Hybrid - primarily Kent office (1 day/week), with flexibility to work from the London office 2 days/week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop winning work program strategies for tenders, considering risks and opportunities.


• Collaborate effectively with internal and external teams on pre-construction projects.


• Lead the development of a strong Tender Planning Team through selection, mentoring, and professional growth initiatives.


• Ensure consistent, high-quality planning and programming services across all company divisions.


• Lead program meetings for both internal and external stakeholders, including tender presentations.


• Guarantee program content adheres to company planning procedures and guidance.


• Establish construction outputs, methods, sequencing, and commissioning plans with operational teams.


• Produce and document planning deliverables such as programs, reports, and presentations.


• Uphold the company's core values in your daily work.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in engineering/construction or equivalent experience.


• Operational experience (e.g., site engineer/agent) with significant experience in planning medium to large UK construction projects.


• Proven tender planning experience.


• Strong working knowledge of planning and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Asta, MS Project).


• Excellent communication, commercial awareness, and financial acumen.


• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• Solid understanding of the design process, procurement routes, and general construction knowledge.


• Familiarity with various performance measurement techniques (e.g., critical path/progress analysis).

About The Company

This is a well-established and respected company within the civil and infrastructure sector, renowned for its expertise in delivering high-quality projects across the UK and Europe. They foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, with a strong focus on professional development and growth.

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