Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
Job Description
Candidates currently working as Senior Estimators, Bid Managers, or Proposal Managers within large-scale engineering or EPC environments are encouraged to apply.
Role & Responsibilities
- Review enquiry documents to establish a bid strategy in association with Capture Team Leaders to deliver the tender efficiently, maximize customer satisfaction and increase probability of success.
- Lead the appointed tendering team to deliver the bid in line with the agreed bid strategy, organize the tendering activities, coordinate with Engineering, sourcing and project management teams to optimise the technical solution and commercial proposal.
- Build and manage tender schedule, lead tender reviews, monitor and report on tender progress. Identify and report any issue or deviation to the bidding strategy in a clear and anticipated manner; propose mitigation actions based on experience and implement corrective actions.
- Establish the tender sourcing strategy in collaboration with technical and sourcing teams, organize preparation of enquiry documentation and liaise with internal suppliers to receive a compliant offer.
- Build up the cost estimate, ensure all costs are properly validated and adequate risk provisions are considered for projects. Establish a realistic target cost early in the tender and challenge any cost that does not compare with the target cost to avoid over‑ and under‑estimation.
- Lead preparation of tender documentation in line with the bidding strategy, ensuring sufficient time for review and validation before submission to the customer.
- Lead preparation of customer meetings and negotiations, ensuring clarifications, answers and presentations are available and reviewed ahead of customer requests, and organize the appropriate team to participate in customer meetings. Develop and maintain outstanding relationships with the customer.
- Ensure adherence of the tendering team to tendering procedures and tools; obtain all relevant tender approvals and gates in a timely manner, provide leadership during the tender review process, and address any comments received during approvals before submission of the proposal.
- Propose and implement tendering process improvements aimed at significantly increasing business financials: increase tendering team efficiency (reduce tender costs) and improve bid quality (reduce slippage and enhance customer satisfaction).
- Develop and maintain technical knowledge of products and solutions to better anticipate technical issues and promptly elaborate mitigation actions.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of market trends, customer requirements, and competitor actions, and provide recommendations to internal departments to better meet customer satisfaction.
EHS responsibilities
- Take reasonable care of your own safety, your colleague’s safety and the environment. Comply with GE Health and Safety Policy and Environment Policy.
- Demonstrate EHS leadership and ensure zero Deviation plan is implemented within the team.
- Take responsibility to reward and encourage direct reports to take proactive steps toward all matters related to EHS in the workplace.
- Identify and evaluate EHS risk in your own area and implement practical measures.
- Participate in hierarchical / team safety visits and lead EHS improvement initiatives.
- Set objectives and measures to encourage EHS performance as a contributing factor to reach business objectives.
- Set the example by demonstrating proper actions and actively observe work conditions and behaviours, giving constructive feedback and celebrating effective EHS prevention.
- Actively participate in defining corrective actions when work is unsafe or when an uncontrolled risk is observed.
- Routinely observe routines and behaviours of others and provide immediate feedback regarding unsafe behaviour and celebrate achievements or safe behaviours.
- Actively and routinely promote the identification of hazards and near misses to your team.
- Promote safety by design practices.
- Participate in HazID and HazOP reviews in projects.
Quality
- Comply with GE quality procedures and processes.
- Report or resolve non-conformances and process in a timely manner.
Educational Requirements & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or proven experience of equivalent level.
- Demonstrated years of experience in a large international engineering projects environment, including proven experience in the successful management of complex tenders (or projects) of medium to large scale, including sound understanding of commercial management and contract terms.
- Proven ability to lead contract negotiations with customers in an international environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work under very time constrained activities.
- Good knowledge of HVDC / FACTS applications and HV AC substations.
- Good understanding of electrical power system engineering for utility customers.
- Knowledge of the company’s business set‑up, aims and procedures.
- High degree of IT literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project, …) with excellent numerical skills.
- Willingness to travel outside of the UK (at least once a month).
Personal skills
- Leadership potential and good organisational skills.
- Customer oriented.
- Team worker, strong motivator.
- Ability to make decisions / sense of urgency.
- Excellent time management and well structured approach.
- Good communication skills with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Highly motivated.
About GE Grid Solutions
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy‑efficient grid to fulfil the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why We Come To Work
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution‑focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game‑changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What We Offer
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
