In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity assessment and bid strategy through technical and commercial proposal preparation, internal approvals, customer negotiations, contract award, and handover to execution.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical and commercial expertise in HV substations and brownfield projects, solid knowledge of the UAE market and utility landscape, and the ability to deliver high-quality proposals under demanding timelines.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and submission of technical and commercial proposals in line with customer requirements, bid strategy, and company processes.
- Prepare prequalification documents, tender submissions, cost estimates, bill of quantities, execution plans, and other required bid documentation.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Sourcing, Construction, EHS, and Finance to ensure timely and accurate bid submissions.
- Lead site visits with relevant support functions to support technical solution development.
- Manage the flow of information between internal teams, suppliers, partners, and customers throughout the proposal development process.
- Organize and lead bid risk assessments, ensuring that commercial, technical, operational, and execution risks are identified and mitigation plans are developed.
- Work closely with sourcing and supply teams to optimize cost competitiveness and project cash flow.
- Support customer discussions and negotiations during tendering and contract finalization stages.
- Drive technical and commercial proposal activities for AIS/GIS renovation, modernization, and extension projects.
- Ensure proposals comply with customer technical specifications, commercial requirements, and internal governance processes.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen proposal competitiveness through optimized technical solutions, sourcing strategies, and commercial positioning.
- Build strong customer relationships and contribute to identifying future business opportunities.
- Support continuous improvement through bid reviews, lessons learned, and win/loss analysis.
- Ensure smooth handover of awarded projects to execution and operations teams.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college on engineering preferably from Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in bid management/sales and/or project management on HV Substations and brown field projects within UAE and preferably resident in UAE.
- Experience in HV solutions, Grid Solutions sales, and bid management processes across the MEA region and direct experience working with major utility providers.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English
- Demonstrated success in managing time-sensitive bid processes, with a proven ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and quality under intense schedule pressures.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience in customer engagement at both technical and commercial levels.
- Expertise in tender management, cost estimation, bidding procedures, and planning.
- Strong knowledge of Grid Solutions business and products, particularly in HV substation applications.
- Ability to work effectively in an international and matrix organization.
- Team-oriented, adaptable, and resilient, with the flexibility to support cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational skills and discipline in managing day-to-day business activities.
- Other languages are appreciated.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years' experience in bid management, sales, or project management on HV substations and brownfield projects
- Experience with HV solutions, Grid Solutions sales, and bid management processes across the MEA region and working with major utility providers
- Solid knowledge of UAE market and utility landscape (preferably resident in UAE)
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English
- Proven ability to manage time-sensitive bid processes and maintain accuracy under schedule pressure
- Experience in tender management, cost estimation, bill of quantities, and execution planning
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams (Sales, Engineering, PM, Sourcing, Construction, EHS, Finance)
- Experience conducting site visits and developing technical solutions for AIS/GIS renovation, modernization, and extensions
- Analytical and problem-solving skills; customer engagement at technical and commercial levels
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
GE Vernova Insights
What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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