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

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Posted 16 min ago

Experience

7 - 10 Years

Job Location

Al Khobar - Saudi Arabia

Education

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

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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

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.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

  • Construction
  • Civil Engineering

Department / Functional Area

  • Contract Management
  • Estimation
  • Tendering
  • Quantity Surveying

Keywords

  • Substation
  • 132kV
  • 220kV
  • 400kV

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VINCI Energies

VINCI Energies is a subsidiary of the VINCI Group and a global leader in energy and ICT services focused on driving the energy transition and digital transformation. With operations in more than 50 countries and over 2100 business units it provides agile innovative and sustainable solutions across industry infrastructure buildings and ICT. By combining deep technical expertise with a strong local presence VINCI Energies supports clients in improving performance reliability and environmental impact. The company encourages a culture of safety collaboration and continuous learning that empowers teams to grow and innovate. Omexom is the energy infrastructure brand of VINCI Energies and contributes to the entire electricity value chain from generation to distribution by working with utilities and local authorities. Its expertise includes renewable energy integration overhead and underground power lines substations and smart grid technologies.

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Srikant Somayaji - Head of projects

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

https://www.vinci-energies.com/en/homepage/