HVDC Tender Technical Manager

Dubai Branch; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in the UAE is seeking a Tender Engineering Manager to coordinate and lead technical efforts during the bidding phase of HVDC projects. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the HVDC industry and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Key responsibilities include ensuring high-quality solutions are delivered on time and managing budgetary constraints. Effective communication and team management skills are essential for success in this role, along with a willingness to travel internationally.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in HVDC system or related industrial renewable sectors.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic or other languages are a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical coordination during the tender phase of HVDC projects.
• Serve as the primary customer contact and develop technical solutions.
• Ensure technical tender design meets deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Team management skills

Stakeholder management

Stress management

Time management

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Tender Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the overall technical coordination and management during the tender phase of large or complex projects. These projects may involve HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology on offshore platforms and require collaboration with multiple stakeholders worldwide.
The Tender Engineering Manager is acting as a HVDC Technical Bid Leader and the primary technical point of contact with the customer. This role ensures that all technical aspects of the tender are delivered on time within budget and in alignment with customer requirements. The Tender Engineering Manager also leads the development of optimal technical solutions and manages the technical risks and opportunities throughout the tender process.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall technical coordination and management during the tendering phase of HVDC project.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Customer and is accountable for working with the tender team to develop of the best technical solutions.
• Responsible for ensuring the technical tender design meets deadlines and quality standards.
• Coordinate and manage the global schedule of tender engineering activities ensure the implementation of Engineering Processes and oversee technical coordination across the various work packages of large or complex projects.
• Provide technical solutions are selected (safe reliable costeffective easy to install and operate) in line with customer expectations while delivering the necessary documentation according to the tender general time schedule
• Estimate the project engineering budget and developing the project Engineering design strategy in collaboration with the Regional Technical Tendering Leader the Regional Engineering Leader and with support from Project Engineering Managers.
• Manage the project from the phase (Order to Remittance OTR) Functional Engineering Leaders (such as Control Platform Layout/Design leaders)
• Coordinate Project Engineers who have led similar projects during the stage to leverage

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university Proficiency in English is required while Arabic or other language skills are a plus
• Minimum 10 years experience in HVDC system FACTS industrial renewable.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong team management skills and accountable for team results in order to deliver a highquality product on time and under budget.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20 of the time including international and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.
• Experience in the HVDC/Grid Solution Integration industry is mandatory.
• Exposure to an international organizational culture is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills including stakeholder management customer orientation stress management and time management.

Desired Characteristics

• Mastering of some engineering processes such as: Civil work Plant configuration control &protection hardware System & performance studies or Electrical design.
• Experience with relevant standards and codes including IEC 62351 IEEE 1588 IEEE 802 IEEE 1402 IEC 62351 IEC 62501 and NERC CIP
• Knowledge of Independent System Operators and utilities technical standards including ConEd PJM NE and NYPA

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Required Experience

Manager