Tendering Specialist

Felton Energy Services Limited (FESL) is an indigenous oil & gas procurement, operation and maintenance company in Nigeria. The company was established to supply global customers with Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial and Engineering Products, on time and at the most competitive prices. FESL has unrivalled commitment to the Oil & Gas Industry and has gained support of the leading manufacturers which ensures our solutions are at the forefront oftoday’s technology.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tendering Specialist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying tender opportunities, coordinating bid submissions, preparing technical and commercial proposals, reviewing tender documents, and supporting the successful acquisition of projects across the construction and infrastructure sectors.
• This role is ideal for professionals who understand the tendering lifecycle and can confidently manage bid processes from opportunity identification through proposal submission and project award.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate tender opportunities, RFQs, RFPs, ITTs, EOIs, and prequalification requests related to construction and civil engineering projects.
• Coordinate the end-to-end tendering and bid management process.
• Review drawings, specifications, scope of work documents, BOQs, and contract requirements.
• Prepare, compile, and submit high-quality technical and commercial proposals.
• Coordinate with engineering, commercial, procurement, and project teams to gather bid information.
• Develop tender response documents, compliance matrices, capability statements, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in project costing, pricing, and commercial evaluations.
• Monitor tender deadlines and ensure all submissions are completed accurately and on time.
• Liaise with clients regarding tender clarifications and bid requirements.
• Maintain a comprehensive tender database and proposal library.
• Support contract negotiations and project handover activities after successful bid awards.
• Monitor construction industry trends, upcoming projects, and new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years' proven experience in Tendering, Bid Management, Quantity Surveying, Proposal Development, Construction, Infrastructure, or Civil Engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, civil works, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and BOQs.
• Experience preparing technical and commercial tender submissions.
• Strong proposal writing, document management, and report-writing skills.
• Good understanding of contract administration and tendering procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF editing software.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Industry Experience:
Candidates with experience in any of the following will have a distinct advantage:

• Building Construction
• Civil Engineering
• Infrastructure Development
• Roads & Drainage Projects
• Industrial Construction
• Oil & Gas Construction Projects
• EPC/EPCM Projects
• Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation