About this role
In the role as a substation automation Tendering Specialist, you will be part of our Grid Automation Europe tendering team within the Hitachi Energy Group. The tendering organisation is truly international and located in various locations across Europe and supported by our dedicated team in India. We operate in a dynamic and growing market and are now seeking to strengthen the team with an experienced tendering professional here in the UK.
In this role you are responsible for leading tenders from the initial requirements to contract closing, and handover to our operations team. The activities include creating and completing bids/estimations/quotations based on our customer's technical specifications and commercial requirements. You will ensure that in delivering high-quality tenders we achieve both market competitiveness and profitable business.
Your field of operation will be in the substation market, and you will have the opportunity to handle a variety of tenders in our customer markets. The focus will be on our project business developing offers for substation automation systems, protection and control, SCADA, communication networks and security, and may also include associated service offerings.
How you'll make an impact
Creation of commercially, legally, and technically optimised and high-quality offers, based on the specifications of our customerDefinition and scope of the supply to be offeredClose cooperation with the supply chain management to capture quotations from other suppliers and subcontractorsCost calculation estimations and determination of costs, margins and sales price in cooperation with our sales teamContribute to the consideration of the risks to our business in conducting the proposed works.Tender planning and on time tender submittals.Provide technical support to our sales team during the early pursuit stages as well as support them in contract negotiationsPreparation of tendering documents and reports for internal reviews and tender submission approvals.Interact and work collaboratively with our European & Indian tendering teams, internal operational team and factory units. Background
Higher education (e.g., bachelor's or master's degree) in electrical engineering or a related fieldExcellent understanding of substation automation, control, and protection solutionsGood knowledge of the UK power systems and preferably grid automation systems marketPrevious professional experience and a good track record with a similar business areaStrong understanding and previous experience of tendering and commercial processExcellent communication, presentation and negotiations skills.Willingness to travel and attend customer meetings More about us: Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us to inspire the next era of sustainable energy!
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