Proposal Specialist

Linxon India Engineering Private Limited; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days Privilege Leave

13 days Emergency leave

14 Public holidays per year

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Career Progression

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Linxon India Engineering Private Limited is seeking a Proposals Specialist to lead end-to-end tendering for substations and related projects. You will coordinate with engineering, legal and commercial teams to craft compelling tender responses and ensure timely submission.

The role requires strong experience in tendering, bid management, and contract negotiations within the power systems industry and a background in data center electrical infrastructure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in tendering, bid management, or a related role within the power systems industry.
• Good knowledge of AIS/GIS HV/MV equipment.
• Strong understanding of power system projects, including substation design and construction.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices in markets advantageous.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Must have prior experience supporting data center projects with electrical equipment in substations, data centers, offshore wind, solar, railway electrification, and construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end tendering process from opportunity identification to proposal submission.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather technical, commercial, and legal information for tender responses.
• Develop compelling proposals with technical and engineering input and perform risk assessments.
• Engage in negotiations with clients to secure favorable terms and finalize contracts.
• Stay updated on market trends and competitive landscape to strengthen Linxon’s position.
• Cultivate relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders and ensure coordinated responses.
• Ensure compliance with Linxon quality standards and tendering processes.

Skills

Tender management

Bid management

Power systems

Project management

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Join Us! We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon! We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Proposals Specialist. Responsible for reviewing of client proposal documentation and researching of and developing of required documentation and ensuring the Linxon tendering process is properly adhered to for all tenders including gate screening, tender kick off, tender budget setting, tender preparation meetings, cost calculations, tender submission and post tender support.

What will you do?

• Tender Management: Lead and manage the end-to-end tendering process, from initial opportunity identification to proposal submission. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant technical, commercial, and legal information for tender responses. Ensure timely and accurate completion of tender documents, adhering to customer specifications and requirements.


• Proposal Development: Develop compelling and competitive proposals that showcase Linxon's capabilities and value proposition. Work closely with technical and engineering teams to understand project requirements and translate them into comprehensive tender responses. Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for tender submissions.


• Contract Negotiation: Engage in negotiations with clients to secure favorable contract terms and conditions. Collaborate with legal and commercial teams to review and finalize contract agreements.


• Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to enhance Linxon's competitive positioning. Analyze and evaluate potential opportunities for new business.


• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a unified and coordinated approach in addressing client needs.


• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure that all tender submissions comply with Linxon's quality standards and policies. Implement and maintain best practices in the tendering process.

In depth experience on RFQ, Review the vendor commercial offer, Preparation full cost model. Ensure Warranty, Insurance and tax related information in vendor offer.

Experience, Education and Other Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree is a plus.


• Proven experience in tendering, bid management, or a related role within the power systems industry.


• Good knowledge of AIS/GIS HV/MV equipment


• Strong understanding of power system projects, including substation design and construction.


• Knowledge of industry standards and practices in markets advantageous


• Excellent project management and organizational skills.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.


• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.


• Must have - \"The ideal candidate should have prior experience supporting data center projects, including strong knowledge of electrical equipment used in substations, data centers, offshore wind, solar, railway electrification, and construction‑related activities\".

What we offer:

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits,

• 20 days Privilege Leave


• 13 days Emergency leave


• 14 Public holidays per year


• Medical Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Career Progression

We also have a brilliant smarter working policy, too. That means many of folks are able to either work from home or as part of our hybrid model.

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon - we encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity. We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon. Linxon’s vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects. As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

Building the infrastructure to power the world - we are Linxon!

YouTube Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At Linxon, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Linxon is a joint venture company set up by AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy to deliver turnkey electrical AC substation projects. At Linxon, we are the experts for substations related to renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission and transportation solutions. Our responsibility includes project design, engineering, procurement, construction, management and finally commissioning. Our team combines project management expertise and industry leading technology to create a true partner for reliable, sustainable energy solutions.