Lead Electrical Engineer

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to prepare competitive tenders and proposals aligned with company strategy. In this role, you will analyze client requirements, coordinate with engineering disciplines, and ensure timely submissions. The position promises growth opportunities within the engineering team upon project award.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and project execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tender documents and identify key requirements.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals.
• Ensure timely submission of tenders according to client deadlines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Risk awareness

Commercial awareness

Job description

To prepare competitive and technically compliant tenders and proposals in response to client inquiries, ensuring alignment with company capabilities, commercial strategy, and client requirements.

For a key project, the opportunity will be provided to transition to the Engineering team upon award.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with relevant laws.

• Have a mindset to challenge the norm: Identify innovative and efficient solutions to provide value to our clients.
• Continuous improvement: Gather best practices and lessons learned to ensure that we offer the best solutions to our clients.
• Risk Awareness: Identify and understand the risks associated with the tender, assess and manage them to ensure that the impact can be clearly articulated to Senior Management prior to submission.
• Commercial Awareness: Have a high-level commercial awareness to support the submission of accurate, competitive, and compliant bids.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and project execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Reports to:

• Functionally reporting line to the Head of Discipline / Engineering Manager.
• Contract reporting line to the Proposals Project Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyze tender documents (RFPs, RFQs, ITTs) and identify key requirements for your discipline.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and functions to ensure alignment and a common strategy for submission.
• Identify clarifications in line with tender timescales.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals, including CTRs, technical write-ups, qualifications, and input to schedules.
• Ensure timely submission of tenders according to client deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date tendering materials reflecting company strategy and values.

Technical & Commercial Evaluation:

• Conduct risk assessments and identify deviations or clarifications.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations and technical data.
• Support the approval process as required.
• Assist in negotiations and post-tender clarifications with clients.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Ensure all tender documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with client specifications.
• Maintain records of submitted tenders and track outcomes for continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Collaborate with internal departments (engineering, finance, legal, etc.) to ensure proposal accuracy.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations when required.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

• Lead Electrical Engineer

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