Job Description Summary

Job Description

Main Responsibilities:

• Supports bid strategy in association with Capture Team Leaders to deliver the tender in an efficient manner maximise Customers satisfaction and increase probability of success.
• Deliver the bid in line with agreed bid strategy organise the tendering activities Co-ordinate with Engineering Sourcing Manufacturing Finance & Project Management team to study feasibility optimise the technical solution and commercial proposal.
• Support tendering meetings and negotiations ensure clarifications / answers / presentations are available and reviewed ahead of Customers requests and organise appropriate team to participate in Customer meetings.
• Build and manage tender schedule lead tender reviews monitor and report on tender progress.
• Identify and act on any issue or deviation to bidding plan in a clear and anticipated manner.
• Propose mitigation actions based on experience and implement corrective actions.
• Hand-over and launch the project to OTR (Order to Remittance) team.
• Propose and implement tendering process improvement aiming at continuously improving the quality of the bid (reduce tendering slippage and enhance customer satisfaction).
• Ensure adherence to tendering procedures and tools in particular all relevant tender approvals and gates should be obtained and recorded in a timely manner.
• Provide support during the tender review process in addressing any concern to ensure on time delivery of the tender outputs. Also ensure that all comments received during the Tender Approvals are recorded and addressed before submittal of the proposal.
• Support HVDC Tender review and participate to PRB (Project Review Board).
• Develop and maintain technical knowledge of products and solution so as 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 in order to better meet Customers satisfaction.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering OR proven experience of equivalent level.
• Experience in a large international engineering projects environment including experience in complex tenders (or project) of medium to large scale including sound understanding of commercial management and contract terms.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in costing.
• Ability to lead contract negotiations and clarifications with Customers in an international environment.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• HVDC Power Transformer and other HV equipment knowledge and experience (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work under very time constrained activities.
• Good understanding of electrical power system engineering for Utility customers.
• Knowledge of the companys business set-up aims and procedure (preferred).
• High degree of IT Literacy (Excel PowerPoint Words MS project )with excellent numerical skills.

About Us:

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean reliable energy come join us.

Lichfield Road manufacturing facility has been originally established in 1903 and has been standing since 1960 as a part of English Electric group delivering power transformers that later merged GEC Alsthom and later became ALSTOM and has been acquired by GE in 2015. Stafford is ideally suited for research and advanced manufacturing with our highly skilled staff and position at the heart of the UKs transport network. GE is proud to be the largest employer in Stafford with around 1700 employees across multiple sites.

The transformer facility has been renowned all over the world with its expertise in design manufacturing and delivery of HVAC and HVDC transformers world-wide up to 800kV.

About GEV Grid Solutions:

At GEV 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 full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable 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 GEV our engineers are always up for the challenge - and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and youll 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 youll 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