Tendering and Quotations Apprentice

General Description

As a Tendering and Quotations Apprentice, you will gain hands on experience supporting the preparation of tenders and quotations for engineering projects within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Working as part of an experienced tendering and commercial team, you will develop both technical and business skills.

Main Duties

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn to review client documentation by supporting the team in assessing specifications, identifying key requirements, and highlighting any areas requiring clarification
• Assist in tender and quotation preparation by helping compile technical, commercial, and supporting documents in line with client and company requirements
• Support customer communication by assisting with responses to client queries and helping manage clarifications during the tender process
• Contribute to proposals by supporting the preparation of sales enquiries, tenders, and quotations, ensuring deadlines are met
• Ensure accuracy by helping maintain consistency and quality of tender documents in line with company standards and procedures
• Manage deadlines by learning to prioritise tasks effectively while working under the guidance of senior team members
• Collaborate with other departments including engineering, operations, and commercial teams to gather information required for tenders
• Identify risks and support improvement by developing an understanding of commercial risk and contributing ideas to improve tendering processes

Desired Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Desired Qualifications

• GCSE English Language or English Literature (Grade 4 or above) essential
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above) essential

Future Prospects

• Once qualified as a Tendering Engineer you will be part of a fantastic team in a professional engineering environment
• Excellent career opportunities will be available within the business