Bidding and Tendering Engineer
Job Location:
Port Harcourt - Nigeria
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Job Summary
Ellasot Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a reputable company seeking a competent and detail-oriented Bidding and Tendering Engineer in the oil and gas sector to be responsible for identifying business opportunities preparing competitive technical and commercial proposals coordinating bid submissions and ensuring compliance with client and regulatory ideal candidate will possess a strong chemical engineering background proven sales experience and a deep understanding of procurement processes in the upstream oil and gas industry.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end tendering process for oil and gas projects. This includes reviewing tender documents preparing technical and commercial proposals coordinating with multidisciplinary teams estimating project costs assessing risks and submitting competitive bids that align with company objectives and client requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor tender portals client websites and procurement platforms for new business opportunities.
- Review Invitations to Tender (ITT) Requests for Proposal (RFP) Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and pre qualification documents.
- Analyze tender specifications scope of work drawings and contractual requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering procurement construction operations HSE QA/QC finance and supply chain teams to prepare comprehensive bids.
- Prepare technical proposals in accordance with client specifications and industry standards.
- Develop commercial proposals including pricing cost estimates schedules and payment terms.
- Perform quantity take-offs and cost estimation for mechanical electrical instrumentation piping civil and maintenance projects.
- Obtain quotations from suppliers subcontractors and vendors.
- Evaluate vendor quotations and recommend the most competitive technical and commercial options.
- Conduct risk assessments and identify contractual commercial and technical risks associated with each tender.
- Prepare bid clarifications and respond to client technical queries during the tender stage.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements company procedures and applicable oil and gas industry standards.
- Coordinate bid review meetings and obtain management approvals before submission.
- Submit tenders within specified deadlines through electronic procurement portals or hard-copy submissions.
- Maintain an organized database of tender documents bid history and pricing information.
- Participate in post-tender negotiations technical clarification meetings and commercial discussions with clients.
- Support contract handover to project execution teams after award.
- Analyze unsuccessful bids and recommend improvements for future tenders.
- Maintain confidentiality of commercial and technical information throughout the bidding process.
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional certifications in Project Management Cost Estimation Contracts or Procurement are an advantage.
- 510 years of experience in bidding and tendering within the oil and gas industry.
- Experience with EPC EPCIC maintenance shutdown brownfield or greenfield projects.
- Experience preparing technical and commercial proposals for upstream midstream or downstream oil and gas projects.
- Familiarity with international oil companies (IOCs) national oil companies (NOCs) and major EPC contractors.
- Tender preparation and bid management
- Technical proposal development
- Cost estimation and budgeting
- Contract review and interpretation
- Risk assessment
- Vendor and subcontractor evaluation
- Commercial analysis
- Quantity take-off
- Project scheduling
- Procurement processes
- Knowledge of engineering drawings and specifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint)
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics
- Familiarity with estimating software and document management systems
Required Skills:
Educational Qualification Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering Purchasing Supply Chain Management or related disciplines. A Masters Degree will be an added advantage. Professional Certifications Candidates must possess at least one of the following certifications: Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certified in Logistics Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Certification through the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is required. Experience Minimum of 815 years of relevant work experience in the Oil & Gas industry. Strong experience in supply chain management procurement logistics inventory warehousing and vendor management. Required Skills and Competencies Strong understanding of supply chain management procedures and best practices. Excellent negotiation and cost management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. High level of organizational and multitasking skills. Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and Outlook. Ability to compose professional correspondence and reports. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Strong leadership and people management skills. Ability to prioritize workload effectively and manage team deliverables. Preferred Background Experience Experience in any of the following areas will be advantageous: Supply Chain & Procurement Logistics and Shipping Inventory Management Warehousing Store Management Engineering Documentation Administration Quality Assurance QHSE Additional Requirements Candidate must be resident in Port Harcourt. Ability to resume within two weeks to one month is preferred.
