TENDERING LEAD – HV/EHV SUBSTATIONS (EXPANSION & GREENFIELD PROJECTS)

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: TENDERING LEAD – HV/EHV SUBSTATIONS (EXPANSION & GREENFIELD PROJECTS)
Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Abu Dhabi / KSA Al Khobar / Bahrain
Experience Required: 10-12 Years
Department: Tendering / Proposals
Reporting To: Head of Proposals / Business Unit General Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Tendering Lead to manage the end-to-end tendering process for high-voltage substation projects, including both expansion and greenfield developments. The ideal candidate will have deep technical and commercial expertise, strong familiarity with UAE, KSA utility standards, and a proven track record in EPC bidding under frameworks such as FIDIC.

Key Responsibilities

Tender Management

Lead preparation and submission of technical and commercial bids for HV substation projects.
Review tender documents, specifications, and drawings to identify scope, risks, and compliance requirements.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and finance teams to develop winning proposals.

Estimation & Costing

Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, electrical, and automation works.
Validate vendor and subcontractor quotations; apply market benchmarks and productivity norms.
Integrate escalation, contingency, and risk allowances into pricing strategies.

Technical Coordination

Ensure alignment of technical submissions with client specifications and grid authority standards.
Oversee development of SLDs, layouts, and execution strategies in collaboration with design teams.
Support pre-tender engineering including BOM estimation and design clarifications.

Commercial Strategy

Structure pricing formats (lump sum, remeasure, unit rate) as per client requirements.
Review and negotiate contract terms, exclusions, and risk allocations.
Advise management on bid competitiveness and strategic positioning.

Stakeholder Engagement

Interface with clients, consultants, vendors, and internal departments throughout the tender lifecycle.
Lead clarification meetings and post-bid negotiations.
Ensure timely and compliant submission of all tender documentation.

Desired Candidate Profile

Any Nationality

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Electrical, Electronics/Telecomunication)

Any

Qualifications & Skills

Education:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Experience:7-10 years of experience in HV substation tendering, within UAE, KSA EPC projects.
Technical Knowledge:Strong understanding of AIS/GIS substations, protection systems, automation, and grid codes.
Commercial Acumen:Proficient in interpreting FIDIC contracts, performing cost estimation, risk analysis, and developing bid strategies.
Software Proficiency:Skilled in MS Excel and estimation tools.
Communication Skills:Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of leading cross-functional teams and client interactions.
Preferred Attributes

Experience with UAE (TAQA) tendering processes, experience with other GCC countries TSOs (KSA, Kuwait, Qatar) is a plus
Familiarity with UAE, KSA regulatory frameworks and utility approval cycles.
Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines with precision and strategic insight.