Senior Grid Technology Bid Manager Estimator

Siemens Energy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Australia is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead end-to-end preparation of complex, high-value bids for grid technology solutions across Australia and the APAC region.

You will coordinate inputs from regional and global stakeholders, develop technically and commercially robust proposals, and guide the bid organization through timelines and governance to win opportunities such as FACTS, HVDC, and Grid Stability projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8-10+ years in bid management, tendering, or technical proposals in energy/utility/industrial sectors.
• Experience working with cross-functional and international teams on large-scale projects.
• Project engineering/management and/or design/commissioning experience or qualifications.
• Technical Bid Management experience (tender preparation, cost estimation, technical specification analysis).
• Full rights to work and live in Australia.
• Valid Australian driving license and willingness to travel locally and internationally as required for the business.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex RFQs to interpret technical, commercial, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and consolidate inputs from regional and global stakeholders (engineering, legal, and procurement).
• Prepare detailed cost compilations, commercial calculations, and pricing strategies to ensure profitability and competitiveness.
• Compile all technical and commercial bid documentation in the required structure for timely customer submission.
• Define work packages for suppliers and local partners.
• Lead end-to-end bid and proposal activities for complex grid technology solutions, including FACTS, HVDC, and Grid Stability systems.
• Define the bidding strategy, offer structure, and work packages in collaboration with Sales and technical teams to ensure a competitive advantage.
• Establish and manage the bid organization, project plans, timelines, and communication procedures for each tender.
• Coach, review, and delegate work to junior tendering professionals to build team capability.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all bid-related topics with the customer, internal teams, and external partners.

Skills

Technical Bid Management

Tender Preparation

Cost Estimation

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Siemens Energy in Australia is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead end-to-end preparation of complex, high-value bids for grid technology solutions across Australia and the APAC region.

You will coordinate inputs from regional and global stakeholders, develop technically and commercially robust proposals, and guide the bid organization through timelines and governance to win opportunities such as FACTS, HVDC, and Grid Stability projects.