Tendering Specialist

.In the role of a Tendering Specialist, Substation Automation , you will be part of our Grid Automation Europe tendering team within the Hitachi Energy Group. The tendering organisation is truly international and located in various locations across Europe, and supported by our dedicated team in India. We operate in a dynamic and growing market and are now seeking to strengthen the team with experienced tendering professionals here in the UK. In this role, you are responsible for leading tenders from the initial requirements to contract closure and handover to our operations team. The activities include creating and completing bids/estimations/quotations based on our customer's technical specifications and other requirements. You will ensure that, in delivering high-quality tenders, we achieve both market competitiveness and profitable business.Your field of operation will be in the substation market, and you will have the opportunity to handle a variety of tenders in our customer markets. The focus will be on either our project business or our fast-growing service business, depending on your interests and experience.Our team operates flexibly by working from our Stone office and at home and to suit our business requirements. Your profile: Higher education (e.g., bachelor's or master's degree) in electrical engineering or a similar field Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.Good knowledge of the grid automation market. Previous professional experience and a good track record in a similar business area.Strong understanding and previous experience of tendering and commercial processes.Competent in MS Office Skills, including Word, Excel. PowerPoint etc.Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.