Open Pit Tender Engineer (OP/ Costing/ Mining/HSEQT)

Reference Number: LB2553

Overview:

Our client, supporting mining operations across Africa is searching for an Open Pit Tender Engineer. The Open-Pit Tender Engineer is responsible for preparing high-quality, competitive, and compliant tender submissions for open-pit mining projects by developing accurate technical documentation and reliable cost models in collaboration with operations and finance teams. This role involves liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to support tender processes, contributing technical expertise during negotiations, and maintaining up-to-date market intelligence to enhance tender strategies. The engineer ensures all submissions meet strict deadlines and quality standards while embedding Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, and Training (HSEQT) standards, identifying risks, and incorporating mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare tender documentation and related technical inputs.
• Develop and validate cost models in collaboration with operations and finance.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to support submissions.
• Contribute to negotiations and provide technical input during discussions.
• Maintain and update market intelligence to strengthen tender strategies.
• Deliver accurate and compliant technical submissions.
• Ensure costing models are reliable and aligned with project requirements.
• Meet tender deadlines and maintain quality standards.
• Embed HSEQT standards within all tender documentation.
• Identify risks and ensure mitigation strategies are incorporated.

 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years’ open pit mining experience, including tender preparation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration abilities.

 

 

 

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