Junior Bid Engineer

Professional | Full-Time | Commercial

If you have a passion for sustainability, Vestas Australia is seeking a new team member for their ANZ bid management team.

The Bid Engineer is a precontract role, which sits within the broader Customer Project Execution (CPX) team, responsible for all construction proposal-related elements for projects during tender and contract negotiations. Working alongside the Bid Manager you will be responsible for developing operationally robust, and competitive EPC and S&I offers for some of the Southern Hemisphere's largest wind farms.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Bid Managers to develop costing solutions during the bidding process
• Engage with, and coordinate inputs from key competencies such as Transport, Crane and Installation, Engineering and Procurement
• Anticipate and describe opportunities, risks and mitigations associated with construction activities
• Act as sparring partner to Bid Managers for operational and construction cost related topics, to ensure high customer value creation
• Compare and analyse data with other Vestas regions around the globe, leveraging existing relationships.
• Use change management principles to release new costing tool updates to socialize impacts, create broad understanding of cost implications and ensure entire region is utilizing latest tools.
• Ensure Costing Tool is reflective of latest requirements by convening quarterly regional reviews with all required subject matter experts, coordinate and carry out Costing Tool updates and ensure syncronisation to the cost model at all times.
• Ensure Sharepoint is built based on meta-data structure, with detailed folder structure to ensure all users have access to latest up to date templates.
• Report on regional cost trends by continuing the development of the bidding cost portfolio of offerings, and cross check these cost levels with other regions globally. Ensure headquarters are informed at all times of latest cost trends seen locally in AU/NZ.

Qualification:

We are looking for a person with qualifications and experience that align with the below. We are open to receiving applications from candidates who may not meet all criteria but can demonstrate extensive relevant experience.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, engineering, construction management, business or a comparable study stream
• 2-3 years of bid/proposal management or estimating experience, ideally within wind energy, power plants, infrastructure, or the construction industry
• Experience delivering results in a complex organization selling large-scale projects
• An ability to navigate across a matrix structure

Competencies:

• Strong Microsoft Excel and Sharepoint skills
• Ability to find simplicity in the midst of complexity
• Able to collaborate across cultures and foster a supportive team environment
• Passion for large-scale projects
• Willing to undertake occasional travel to green and brown field wind farm development sites across Australia and New Zealand

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to join a global leader in the rapidly growing wind and energy sector
• A strong focus on internal development with a focus on skills and professional development
• An opportunity to grow your career locally or internationally through our global business and HR network of centers of excellence

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 18 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

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