Senior Tender & Contract Manager (MATERNITY COVER) Lisboa

Senior Tender & Contract Manager (MATERNITY COVER)
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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Job Title: Senior Tender & Contract Manager (Maternity Cover)

Department: EPC EMEA

Reporting to: Head of Tender & Contract Europe

Location: Either Lisbon or London

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,
- scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting
- term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

Summary

What you’ll do (the role)

In this role, you’ll bring the necessary expertise and relevant industry contacts to contribute to the rapid growth of our pipeline. You will manage project opportunities from
- tender phase through to contract award and Notice to Proceed.

Alongside your main position, you’ll manage, create and update processes that benefit the team and business, taking initiative to improve how we do things.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide support during the
  - tender process including preparation and issuance of requests for quotation/invitations to tender,
  - boarding new contractors and working closely with development teams.
• 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
  - 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

• Comprehensive understanding of the energy project lifecycle and key industry players.
• Expertise in construction contracts, including FIDIC contract structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Portuguese will be a plus.
• Deep understanding of the renewable energy sector, energy policies, and environmental issues in the European region.
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in related discipline desirable
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the renewable energy and construction industries, ideally with an EPC company or a similar organization like Lightsource bp.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation, closing agreements, and managing claims.
• Extensive experience in commercial contract negotiations
• Developing and managing
  - related projects, deadlines and resources across
  - function teams is a must.
• Strong relationship with EPC’s and ICP Contractors.
  
  

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Personal qualities

• Team player with ability to forge long term professional relationships with third parties.
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative to independently problem solve.
• Highly adaptable with ability to learn quickly and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent negotiator and communicator.
• Highly process and detail oriented.
  
  

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 projects are responsible.

Be recognised

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 working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.

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.

https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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