Job Title: Tendering Manager (BESS, Metering, and EPC)
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Industry: Power & Renewable Energy / Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)
Reports To: Head of Business Development / Country Director
Company: Skipperseil Nigeria Limited
Job Summary:
Skipperseil Nigeria Limited is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Tendering Manager to lead and manage the preparation and submission of technical and commercial bids for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Metering, and EPC projects. This role involves coordinating across departments to ensure timely, competitive, and compliant bid submissions for both public and private sector clients, with a key focus on DisCos, government agencies, REA, and international development partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end tendering process for BESS, metering, and EPC projects, including reviewing RFPs, preparing bid documentation, and submitting tenders.
Analyze project requirements, scope of work, BOQs, and specifications, and coordinate with relevant teams (engineering, procurement, finance, legal) for inputs.
Prepare accurate technical and commercial proposals, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory specifications.
Develop and maintain a robust bid tracking and documentation system for all ongoing and submitted tenders.
Liaise with OEMs, subcontractors, and vendors for sourcing, quotations, and technical inputs.
Ensure adherence to internal approval processes, pricing guidelines, and submission timelines.
Collaborate with business development and sales teams to align tender strategies with market opportunities and annual business targets.
Interface with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities for clarifications, pre-bid meetings, and post-bid negotiations.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. Master’s degree or certifications in project management is a plus.
8-10 + years of experience in tendering, proposals, or project estimation within the power, metering, BESS, or EPC sectors.
Strong technical understanding of energy storage systems, smart metering technologies, and substation or power infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated success in managing multi-million-naira tenders in both government and private sectors.
Excellent proposal writing, pricing, and documentation skills.
Strong attention to detail, time management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Preferred Skills:
Experience working with DisCos, REA, NERC, NEMSA, or development partners.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and bid formatting tools.
ERP/CRM system familiarity for document tracking and data integration.
Remuneration:
Salary Range: $2000 – $2800 monthly (depending on experience)
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