About This Role
This role supports the preparation, coordination, and submission of competitive operations and maintenance bids for wind (onshore and offshore), solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects across Northern Europe. Working closely with the Bid Manager and wider sales team, the Bid Specialist will focus on the detailed analysis, documentation, compliance, and commercial aspects of the bid process, ensuring all proposals are high-quality, well-researched, and aligned with the company's strategic goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead in the preparation and submission of comprehensive bid documents, ensuring all required information is accurate, well-organized, and delivered on time
- Collaborate with the Sales Managers, Bid Manager, and commercial team to refine and implement the bid strategy for specific projects, contributing to a competitive and compelling proposal
- Work closely with internal teams, including technical, financial, legal, and procurement, to gather necessary information and ensure alignment with client requirements and internal capabilities
- Ensure that all bids are compliant with relevant regulations, client specifications, and internal quality and risk standards
- Support the development of accurate and competitive costing and pricing models by working with the finance and technical teams to evaluate project economics and market competitiveness
- Assist in managing client queries and clarifications during the bid process, ensuring prompt and accurate responses to secure client trust and satisfaction
- Help coordinate internal bid reviews, managing timelines, gathering feedback from relevant stakeholders, and preparing bid submissions for management approval
- Participate in post-bid debriefs, analyzing the outcomes and identifying opportunities for process improvement in future tenders
Requirements
- Basic understanding of the operational and technical aspects of wind (onshore and offshore), solar PV, and BESS systems, particularly as they relate to O&M services
- Familiarity with the lifecycle of the bid process, including documentation, client specifications, and industry standards
- Knowledge of the Northern European renewable energy market and the key regulatory requirements impacting wind, solar, and BESS projects
- Understanding of the financial and commercial considerations involved in renewable energy bids, including pricing, risk assessment, and contract structures
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring all bid documentation is accurate, consistent, and compliant with client requirements
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into understandable and compelling bid documents
