About the role

Balfour Beatty currently have an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a background in administration or office management to support members of the Work Winning department from receipt of tender documents until award or notification of being unsuccessful as our Tender Enquiries Manager, based from our head offices in Motherwell.

What you'll be doing

Manage the Tender Enquiry Process which includes:- Creating Procurement Schedule Identify all sub-contract and material packages from Bills of Quantities and Specifications. Identify supply chain and liaise with all members of the team involved in the tender process. Abstract relevant Work Package information from Bills, Specifications and Drawings and compile enquiry incorporating Tender Letter and other standard information issued with all packages. Manage communications received during the tender process e.g. Issue out Tender Amendments / Addendums etc. Collate and record on procurement schedule and file all quotations received.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities / experience are required: Experience of managing staff Adminstration experience Knowledge and experience of the subcontactor and material supplier markets. Highly organised and able to work on own initiative Strong communicator Excellent team working skills, and able to build relationships at all levels Ability to work on Multiple Tenders at any given time and consistently react to ever changing situations prioritising accordingly. Very strong customer focus Results Driven: Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay. Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level. Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with others. Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained. Operational Excellence: Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently. Adaptability: Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.

Why work for us

Professional & Personal Development The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career. We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities. We're also very proud of our Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified. Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low-carbon future. Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team. Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment. For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section

About us

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on. We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities. Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/ We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com Show more Show less