Power Systems Tender Manager

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Power Systems Tender Manager

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Power Systems Tender Manager to join our Tendering team for Grid Solutions based in the UK

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower‑carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Electrification

Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

Role Overview

The Power Systems Tender Manager is responsible for the overall technical coordination and management during the tendering phase of large or complex project, typically exceeding $200 million. These projects may involve HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology on offshore platforms and require collaboration with multiple stakeholders worldwide.

Your Impact

• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers, partnering closely with the tender team to architect and deliver high-impact, competitive technical solutions.
• Champion excellence in technical design by ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous quality standards while consistently hitting project milestones.
• Lead the global coordination of tender engineering activities, streamlining processes and providing technical oversight across complex, multi-work-package projects.
• Optimize technical solution design by prioritizing safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring that every proposal aligns with customer expectations and technical requirements.
• Drive the project engineering strategy by estimating budgets and defining execution designs in collaboration with regional leaders and OTR (Order to Remittance) experts.
• Leverage cross-functional expertise by collaborating with platform, control, and design leaders to incorporate best practices and previous project learnings into new tender strategies.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

You should be a collaborative and strategic engineering leader with a passion for delivering innovative, high-stakes technical solutions for world-scale infrastructure projects.

• The ability to lead large-scale, complex tenders (valued up to £1B+) by coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams to meet rigorous quality, cost, and deadline requirements.
• The capability to navigate high-scrutiny environments, providing clear technical justification and strategic updates to senior leadership throughout the bid process.
• An understanding of the full project lifecycle and the financial processes required to mitigate risks and ensure deliverability in a high-stakes EPC environment.
• An expertise in high-voltage engineering (HVDC preferred) or comparable power sector disciplines, with a proven track record of managing massive infrastructure projects where precision and scale are critical.
• A keen interest in stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership, acting as the primary technical voice to influence senior decision-makers and drive projects across the finish line.

A formal education and subsequent University bachelor’s or master’s degree in an electrical discipline are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Where and how you'll work

• This is a permanent position based out of either our Stafford or Glasgow offices.
• We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.
• We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our Stafford or Glasgow office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.

Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We're determined to be the best place to grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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