Summary

In this role, you’ll bring the necessary expertise and relevant industry contacts to contribute to the rapid growth of our pipeline of Solar, BESS and Wind projects. You will manage project opportunities from pre-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.

Responsibilities of the Role

- Provide support during the EPC and O&M; tender process including preparation and issuance of requests for quotation/invitations to tender, on-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 contracts and commercial terms with 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 action-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.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Experience & Knowledge Required

- 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 experience in PV, BESS or Wind projects.
- Proven experience in contract negotiation, closing agreements, and managing claims.
- Extensive experience in commercial contract negotiations
- Developing and managing work-related projects, deadlines and resources across cross-function teams is a must.
- Strong relationship with EPC’s and ICP Contractors.
- Experience with O&M; Contracts
- Comprehensive understanding of the energy project lifecycle and key industry players for Solar, BESS and Wind projects.
- Expertise in construction contracts, including FIDIC contract structures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Portuguese or Italian will be a plus.
- Deep understanding of the renewable energy sector, energy policies, and environmental issues in the European region.

Skills Required

- 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, results and detail oriented.

Education Required

- Degree in related discipline desirable

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 recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention

📌 Tender & Contract Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Lightsource Bp
📍 Madrid