Tender Manager

SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 26-29 days

Private medical cover

Adjustable pension scheme

Career development and learning

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge SG

Job summary

SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED seeks a Senior Tender Manager to lead and coordinate bid activities for Grid Automation in the UK, engaging TSOs, DNOs, EPCs, developers, and data centre clients. You will shape bid strategy, ensure cross-functional alignment, and drive customer engagement in a fast-paced environment.

The role demands a strong background in electrical power systems, substations, and multi-vendor automation, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in bid management, tender management, project management or engineering roles related to substation secondary systems.
• Good knowledge of customer requirements, procurement practices, and UK utility market delivery models.
• Experience with EPC contractors, developers, and data centre customers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate proposal activities for Grid Automation solutions in the UK.
• Develop bid strategy, value positioning, and bid/no-bid decisions in coordination with Market Application team.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to position Siemens Energy as a preferred partner.
• Travel occasionally within the UK and Europe to support bids and customer engagements.

Skills

Bid management

Proposal coordination

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Substantial relevant industry experience in power systems/grid technologies

Tools

IEC 61850 interoperability

Job description

As a Senior Tender Manager in our dynamic Grid Automation team, you will play a pivotal role in driving customer engagement and delivering innovative solutions in the UK transmission sector. You will lead and coordinate proposal activities for Grid Automation solutions, collaborating with Transmission System Operators (TSOs), Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), EPC contractors, developers, and data center customers in a highly collaborative international environment. How You'll Make an Impact

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the UK transmission and distribution market, customer requirements, procurement processes, and industry trends.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to position Siemens Energy as a preferred partner.
• Display critical thinking to resolve complex, cross-functional bid challenges successfully.
• Understand market drivers, customer investment plans, framework agreements, and competitive dynamics.
• Contribute to bid strategy, value positioning, and bid/no-bid decisions in coordination with the Market Application team and management.
• Expand your knowledge across the wider Siemens Energy Digital Grid portfolio and support business growth initiatives. Minimum 5 years of experience in bid management, tender management, project management or engineering roles related to substation secondary systems.
• Strong understanding of protection, control, and automation solutions within transmission and distribution substations.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, candidates with substantial relevant industry experience and a proven track record in power systems, grid technologies, or electrical engineering will also be considered.
• Good knowledge of customer requirements, procurement practices, and project delivery models within the UK utility market.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, developers, and data centre customers is advantageous.
• Familiarity with multi-vendor substation automation environments, including IEC 61850 interoperability and integration of protection, control, and SAS systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance technical, commercial, and strategic considerations.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and Europe. At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

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Rewards/Benefits

• 26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served
• Access to a flexible benefits portal for private medical cover, cycle-to-work schemes, and more
• A class-leading adjustable pension scheme
• Opportunities for career development and continuous learning
• The chance to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of Siemens Energy and manufacturing