Tender Manager (m/f/d) Renewable Energy

Do you want to play an active role in shaping the energy future? At Vestas, you can!

As the global leader in wind energy, we drive innovation to create a more sustainable world. With us, you will take on responsibility, grow both professionally and personally, and work in an environment that encourages collaboration, courage, and fresh ideas.

Would you like to contribute your expertise in an international environment? At Vestas, you'll find exciting projects, modern ways of working, and real opportunities to make an impact.

Take the next step and start your journey as a Infrastructure Bid Manager (m/f/d) at our site in Hamburg.

About the department

The CPX Department oversees all wind power plant projects from initiation to completion. The team is responsible for the bidding process and remains involved until the contract is signed. They collaborate closely with procurement to define budgets and schedules, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Also works with sales and legal teams to optimize energy yield within client specifications. The EPC & Balance of Plant (BoP) Bid Manager handles the infrastructure scope during the bid phase.

Your benefits - because your contribution matters

• Start & Perspective: Structured onboarding program and a permanent employment contract with long-term prospects
• Development & Skills: Varied work in a forward-looking industry and individual opportunities for professional growth
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Overtime account, option to work from home up to 8 days per month, 30 days of vacation plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off, and the option for a sabbatical
• Add-Ons: Business bike, gym allowance, company pension plan, Germany-wide train ticket (Deutschlandticket)
• Team & Culture: Scandinavian-inspired with flat hierarchies, informal culture, and a collaborative team atmosphere

Your responsibilities - here's where you can get involved!

• You oversee the preparation, review, and commercial administration of tenders for renewable energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring proposals are competitive, compliant, and of high quality
• You create precise cost estimates and effective bid strategies for foundations, access roads, crane pads, and other balance-of-plant infrastructure
• You identify value-engineering opportunities and innovative technical solutions that optimize project costs, reduce risks, and enhance execution efficiency
• You manage commercial negotiations and contract award processes while developing positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• You collaborate across engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial teams to align tender strategies, project planning, and subcontractor engagement
• You contribute to FEED activities, risk assessments, and commercial evaluations, supporting informed decision-making throughout tender and pre-construction phases
• You continually refine estimating methods, cost databases, and risk management practices to improve bid competitiveness and project outcomes
• You play a vital part in securing new business by blending commercial insight, technical Excellence, and contract compliance to produce persuasive proposals

Your profile - what makes you well suited for this role

• You hold a degree (bachelor's or master's) in Civil Engineering and bring experience in EPC projects, infrastructure tendering, and project management, e.g. within the renewable energy sector
• You bring deep knowledge of tendering, cost estimation, and commercial management, along with the ability to create effective technical and commercial proposals from concept through contract award
• You possess solid knowledge of civil infrastructure works, including foundations, roads, and related construction activities; experience with wind farms, PV plants, battery plants, geotechnics, bridges, or on-site construction
• You understand FEED, project execution, risk management, and value engineering principles, enabling you to make sound commercial and technical decisions
• You negotiate agreements well and build productive connections with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors in a changing project landscape
• You have experience with performance monitoring, process management, and optimization, using data-driven insights to improve project efficiency and outcomes
• You communicate fluently in English and German and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and international teams
• You offer well-developed analytical and organizational skills, supported by a structured style that prioritizes service and results
• You show initiative, manage responsibilities well, and contribute effectively within team-oriented, active settings

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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