Senior Tender & Contracts Manager, APAC
Job Title: Senior Tender and Contract Manager - APAC
Department: Tender and Contracts
Reporting to: Head of Tender and Contracts, APAC
Location: Singapore
About Lightsource bp
We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonize.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
What you’ll do (the role)
Your main purpose is to manage large scale solar projects Tender and Contract process from early development till Notice to Proceed.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide support during the pre-tender process including preparation and issuance of request for quotation/invitation to tender, on-boarding new contractors, and working closely with development and procurement team.
- Enquire and coordinate with Project Team representatives (development, technical, legal, HSE, etc.) for specification/ technical and clarifications required for tenders and proposals.
- Negotiate commercial terms with preferred bidders based on the requirements of the project.
- Recommend the awarding of the contract through allocation of risks & cost review.
- Oversee projects effectively – leading meetings and communications and directing stakeholders to ensure maximum efficiency. This necessitates a high level of action-orientated, clear communication at all times, including weekly and monthly meetings/reporting to peers and project team.
- Represent Lightsource bp at company events, conveying our business and development acumen in a professional manner while enforcing company strategies.
Who we’re looking for
Knowledge/ Experience
- 10 years of prior experience of the renewable energy & construction industry, ideally from either an EPC or similar company to Lightsource BP
- Knowledge and understanding of the constraints affecting the industry in APAC.
- Project Management experience in Renewable Energy projects connected to both MV and HV networks
- Strong track record of negotiation, closing contract and managing claims.
- Experience in Commercial Contract negotiations
- Successful track record in project delivery and managing various stakeholders
Qualifications
- Strong relationship with EPC’s and ICP Contractors.
- Strong relationship with NSP’s on different levels, design and construction.
- Knowledge of fundamental project management systems and procedures in the construction industry
- Full driving license
Why you'll make a great team member of the team
Personal Qualities
- Highly process and detail oriented.
- Professional and diligent manner with a flexible attitude.
- Ability to communicate and report clearly and effectively with good presentation skills
- Ability to work in team environment
- Proven management skills
- Excellent negotiator and communicator
- Highly adaptable with ability to learn quickly and work to tight deadlines
- Team player with ability to forge long term professional relationships with third parties
Why you’ll want to work for us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible
Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.
Be inspired
Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.
Our Core Values
Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
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