Tender Project Specialist

Gransolar Group is a group of vertically integrated companies specialising in solar photovoltaic energy and battery storage systems, with 17 years of experience in solar photovoltaic industry, that operates in all sections of the value chain of the renewable energy project. Our strategy is to develop, build and operate a balanced portfolio of large-scale solar projects to meet the growing demand for clean and sustainable energy, offering services and solutions to covers from the development, construction and O&M to the designing, tracker manufacture and storage.

As GRS, Gransolar Group has a worldwide footprint as EPC with over 111 successfully completed projects for a total capacity of more than 2,6 GW, furthermore a strong presence in Australia with in total 12 completed projects and 1,9 GW under construction, and in the O&M business line, more than 1,1 GW worldwide and with 500MW in Australia.

In Gransolar Group we strongly believe that all our actions must be guided by our values and ethical principles. In this respect, we contribute positively to the development of the communities that we work in and to provide our employees the support an opportunity to grow professionally and personally in each project, wanting them to feel as an integral part of the Company.

We believe in the talent and strength of our team, so that, in aim to keep growing together, we are looking for a Tender Project Specialist for our Office based in Brisbane to grow with our Business Development Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To manage engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) proposal submissions and contract negotiations for large scale photovoltaic projects (PV), battery energy storage solutions (BESS) projects and hybrid projects (PV + BESS).
• To work closely with the technical, commercial and procurement departments within Gransolar Group in Australia and have a good understanding of the company's global capabilities and focus areas.Assessment of tender documentation received from the client, ensuring a full and complete understanding of the technical and commercial requirements.
• Planning of the preparation of the tender, to ensure the proposal is compliant, is submitted on time, and is within budget.
• Coordination of preliminary engineering to be performed as part of the tender on the basis of the requirements from the end Client. Selection of main equipment, technology to be used, site specific particularities to be accounted for, etc.
• Coordination with the legal and construction teams to complete the mark-up of the contract schedules.
• Engagement with clients to communicate GRS expertise and experience in the sector, to understand the tenders they are running, and to seek potential collaboration schemes.
• Engagement with subcontractors and suppliers to get specific quotes for the different projects, clarification of their queries, and assessment of their offers once received.
• Preparation of the tender including: budget preparation, execution strategy, site visit and project conditions review, identification of main risks and mitigation measures, preparation of the construction schedule.
• When a project is awarded, interface with the client and coordination of the contract negotiations and lenders due diligence during the EPC and O&M contracts closing.

Experience required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science required.
• Experience in bidding and business development.
• Min 2 year’s relevant work experience within solar and/or battery storage industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient skills in computers: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, email.
• Advanced skills in MS Project.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Science or Business Administration preferred (but not essential).
• Knowledge of large scale solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (but not essential).

In return we offer competitive salary packaging and great staff benefits, the opportunity to develop your experience with one of Australia's leading commercial solar energy companies and most of all an employer who really cares for their employees!

If you are looking for your next opportunity and feel the above meets what you are looking for, then apply now!