What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction & Commissioning Tender Specialist (F/M/D) position at Hitachi Energy?
The Opportunity
In this role, you will prepare accurate and competitive cost calculations for the Construction & Commissioning (C&C) scope within tender projects, following HVDC and C&C processes for site management, civil works, installation, and commissioning. You will work closely with internal tendering teams and, when needed, external subcontractors to provide reliable, transparent inputs. The final tender will be submitted on time to the HVDC Bids & Proposals / Sales Department.
How You’ll Make An Impact
We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
In this role, you will prepare accurate and competitive cost calculations for the Construction & Commissioning (C&C) scope within tender projects, following HVDC and C&C processes for site management, civil works, installation, and commissioning. You will work closely with internal tendering teams and, when needed, external subcontractors to provide reliable, transparent inputs. The final tender will be submitted on time to the HVDC Bids & Proposals / Sales Department.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Follow C&C internal processes while adapting to project specifics.
- Represent C&C in all tender meetings; ensure all tender information is complete and accurate.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Supply chain, Finance, HR, Operation and Sales teams to clarify technical and commercial issues.
- Review Engineering drawings and Bill of Quantities (BOQ), man-hour estimates, and subcontracting strategies, including RFQs and bid analysis.
- Analyse specifications, assess risks, and communicate cost impacts to management.
- Finalise cost calculations, conduct tender reviews, consider previously Lessons Learnt and implement approved changes.
- Prepare and submit all required documentation; support handover to project execution.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, and comply with HSE and quality policies; occasional travel required.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.
- Bachelor or master-degree in technical discipline
- Postgraduate study/courses in economics and commercial management would be of advantage
- About 5 Years of experience working in HVDC and/or similar Business
- Substantial experience and knowledge of multidiscipline scopes of work
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of planning, scheduling, and risk management
- Strong business awareness with a strategic, global mindset
- Collaborative team player, creative and goal-oriented
- Excellent English communication: additional language (Italian, German, French, or Spanish) is a plus
We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.