We are looking for an
experienced Commercial Bid Manager
who will be responsible for leading
tender evaluation, commercial proposal compilation and risk, bond & contractor management
in the organisation’s
renewable energy
portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Examine
Request for Proposal and Request for Quotation
documents to identify
commercial risks, bonding requirements, and compliance checklists.
- Provide recommendations to management on
tender
opportunities by assessing
financial viability, competition, and probability of winning
.
- Coordinate with the Business Development, Financial Modeling and Procurement teams to
determine optimal bid price
and maximize winning chances while protecting profit margins.
- Lead the end-to-end
preparation and assembly
of the entire
commercial bid package.
- Act as the central point of contact to
collect and organise all necessary corporate documents
such as
financial data and corporate legal documents
from internal teams.
- Ensure
strict compliance with commercial criteria
outlined by the tendering authority.
- Work with banks and internal Finance team
to secure Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, and Letters of Credit
required for the tender.
- Create and maintain a
risk matrix
identifying
currency risks, inflation impacts, and political risks
for each
specific country tender
.
- Ensure that local partners and subcontractors provide commercial inputs that align with master tender submission.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering with a strong commercial focus.
- Proven experience
submitting commercial bids for large infrastructure or utility-scale energy projects
.
- Strong understanding of
legal and commercial terms within tender frameworks
, such as
liquidated damages, liabilities, and price escalation formulas
.
- Ability to understand
tariff calculations, Capex/Opex impacts on pricing, and currency hedging structures.
- Strong ability to manage tight deadlines and drive internal stakeholders to deliver their inputs on time.
- Ability to write clear, persuasive, and professional business proposals.
- Experience with
renewable energy projects
is highly desirable.
