Tendering Manager – Power Transmission Services, Iberia

gevernova; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Madrid is seeking a Lead Tendering Manager to run end-to-end tendering for Power Transmission projects, developing competitive technical and commercial proposals while ensuring compliance with GE Vernova standards.

You will work with Sales, Commercial, Project Management and global factories to deliver accurate costing, risk assessment and timely handover of awarded projects, driving improvements in tendering tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in Engineering/Technology and Customer Application Engineering.
• Proven experience as Tendering Manager or Project Manager in high-voltage.
• Experience in electrical transmission and distribution.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (minimum C1).
• Knowledge of gas insulated substations and power transmission products.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tendering for Power Transmission projects with costings and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Sales, Commercial, Project Management and factory teams to ensure compliant bids.
• Coordinate with global factories and stakeholders to handover awarded projects.
• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement of tendering processes.

Skills

Electrical engineering

High-voltage industry experience

Gas Insulated Substations knowledge

Power transformers knowledge

Fluent Spanish and English

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

High school diploma with relevant experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. "GE" carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" signals Earth's lush ecosystems, while "Nova" nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Let's Talk about the Role

As a Lead Tendering Manager, you will manage the end-to-end tendering process for Power Transmission projects, developing competitive and compliant technical and commercial proposals. You will work closely with Sales, Commercial, Project Management and global factory teams to ensure accurate costing, pricing, risk assessment and successful project handover.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and solutions during the pre-ITO process, working closely with Commercial teams and analysing customer requirements, scope, specifications, schedules, performance and costs.
• Manage the end-to-end tendering process, from opportunity identification through proposal submission and follow-up of outcomes.
• Participate in GO/NO GO decisions and tender approvals with the Tendering Manager, PSS and KAMs.
• Prepare offer costing, tender documentation, risk analysis and project margin estimates in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure bids are technically and commercially compliant, submitted on time, aligned with customer requirements and in accordance with GE Vernova standards and procedures.
• Coordinate with global factories and internal stakeholders, lead the handover of awarded projects to Project Managers, and support execution with technical clarifications and change orders.
• Drive standardization, best practices and continuous improvement within the Tendering function, including tools, processes and lessons learned.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• This role requires advanced experience in the Engineering/Technology & Customer Application Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• Proven experience as Tendering Manager or Project Manager within the high-voltage industry.
• Experience of electrical transmission and distribution industry.
• Spanish & English fluent (minimum C1)
• Knowledge of Gas Insulated Substations, Power Transformers, AIS and other power transmission products.

What will make you stand out

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Independent and team worker (Pro-Active), capacity to generate new solutions to the department to improve daily work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, aptitude to work in an international organization

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That's why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.

Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We're determined to be the best place to grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We're committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No