EPC Proposals & Strategic Development Lead - Infrastructure, Power & Renewables

Energy Vault; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international EPC contractor seeks a driven professional to lead project acquisition and contract negotiations in South Africa. The role involves evaluating new EPC opportunities, managing proposals, and collaborating with stakeholders to secure large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy contracts. This strategic position offers exposure to both public and private sector projects within a high-performance team environment.

Benefits

Pivotal role in securing landmark contracts

Strategic position with exposure to various sectors

Multicultural team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in EPC project development.
• Demonstrated success in preparing complex EPC bids.
• Strong contractual knowledge and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess new EPC opportunities.
• Lead the full proposal lifecycle and negotiate contracts.
• Monitor tender pipelines and industry trends.

Skills

Project development

Contract negotiation

Communication with stakeholders

Team coordination

Education

Relevant degree in engineering, commercial or project disciplines

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Overview

A leading international EPC contractor is strengthening its South African operations and seeks a driven and technically astute professional to lead strategic project acquisition and contract negotiation efforts. Based in Midrand, this role plays a critical part in securing and delivering large-scale infrastructure, power, and renewable energy EPC projects across the region. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, driving the proposal process, and concluding EPC agreements with developers, public entities, and employers.

What You’ll Do

• Proactively identify and assess new EPC opportunities in the infrastructure, power, and renewable energy sectors.
• Lead the full proposal lifecycle, including technical inputs, pricing strategy, partner engagement, and document submission.
• Negotiate and conclude EPC contracts aligned with both client expectations and internal commercial requirements.
• Work closely with developers, IPPs, municipalities, SOEs, and key project stakeholders throughout the bid and contracting process.
• Coordinate internal engineering, legal, procurement, and finance teams to ensure timely, competitive, and compliant proposals.
• Monitor relevant tender pipelines, industry trends, and regulatory frameworks influencing infrastructure and energy development.
• Support broader business development objectives by positioning the company in target sectors and cultivating new partnerships.
• Report to senior management on pipeline activity, commercial risks, bid performance, and market intelligence.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in EPC project development or proposals within infrastructure, energy, or industrial construction.
• Demonstrated success in preparing and winning complex EPC bids, particularly in power generation, water infrastructure, or large public-sector projects.
• Strong contractual knowledge, with hands-on experience negotiating FIDIC or equivalent EPC contracts.
• Relevant degree in engineering, commercial, or project disciplines; postgraduate qualifications advantageous.
• Solid understanding of the South African infrastructure and energy procurement landscape.
• Confident communicator capable of interfacing with C-suite stakeholders, developers, and government entities.
• Based in or able to relocate to Midrand, Gauteng, with flexibility to travel nationally as required.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in securing landmark EPC contracts across infrastructure, power, and renewable energy sectors.
• Strategic and commercially focused position with exposure to public and private sector project development.
• Multicultural, high-performance team environment within a globally established EPC contractor.

Please note: Should you not hear back from us within 14 days, your application was unsuccessful.