Technical Tender & Project Interface Manager Europe

About BYD

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

BYD is a leading high-tech multinational based in Shenzhen China. Operates in four core fields of IT automotive new energy and rail transit and employs over 300000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

BYD Europe BV located in Hoofddorp Netherlands. BYD Europe BV offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles including all-electric cars all-electric buses and all-electric forklift trucks.

Department: Bus Division/Tender Department

The Technical Tender & Project Interface Manager (Europe) acts as a key technical and coordination interface between the European commercial teams and the PRC manufacturing and engineering departments.
The role is responsible for analyzing technical tenders translating customer and regulatory requirements into feasible technical solutions and coordinating with internal engineering teams in China to ensure compliant competitive and executable project proposals.

Key responsibilities:

Act as the technical focal point for European tenders and projects with particular focus on intercity

and coach bus applications.

Analyze and interpret technical tender documentation specifications

and contractual technical requirements

Translate European customer regulatory and operational requirements into clear technical inputs for PRC factory engineering teams

Coordinate cross-functional technical discussions with R&D manufacturing quality homologation

procurement and aftersales teams in China

Consolidate technical solutions and ensure alignment between commercial commitments and

technical feasibility

Support the European sales and project teams during tender clarification phases technical meetings and negotiations.

Ensure technical consistency across proposals in terms of product configuration compliance

warranty and service scope.

Main duties:

Review and summarize technical requirements from tenders RFQs and customer specifications.

Identify technical gaps risks and constraints and proactively propose solution-oriented alternatives.

Prepare and coordinate technical documentation including compliance matrices technical descriptions drawings and data sheets.

Organize and lead technical alignment meetings between Europe and PRC engineering teams.

Track open technical topics and ensure timely closure to meet tender and project deadlines.

Support internal decision-making by providing technical feasibility assessments and risk evaluations.

Assist during project handover from sales to execution ensuring continuity of technical information.

Maintain structured communication and documentation flow between European teams and PRC factories

Profile:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Automotive or related fields).

510 years of experience in technical tendering engineering coordination project support or similar roles within buses automotive rail or complex industrial products.

Proven experience in reading and managing technical tenders and customer specifications.

Strong ability to coordinate with multiple engineering departments in a manufacturing environment.

Solid understanding of vehicle systems customization logic and industrial constraints.

Fluent English is mandatory; Chinese (Mandarin) is a strong advantage.

Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural multinational environment.

Structured detail-oriented and solution-driven mindset.

Willingness to travel internationally when required.

We offer:

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration KPI variable salary pension plan;

• 25 holidays option to purchase 5 extra holidays;

• Commuting allowance;

• Department & company wide teambuilding events;

• An exciting opportunity to be part of European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team