Bid / Tender and Technical Commercial Lead

About the Role

AUT Energy Resources Limited is a leading indigenous Nigerian oil, gas, engineering, construction, and logistics servicing company committed to excellence and sustainable growth. We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Bid/Tender and Technical Commercial Lead to oversee the preparation, coordination, and submission of competitive bids for complex energy projects. This pivotal role involves leading the end-to-end bid management process, developing winning commercial strategies, and ensuring the delivery of technically compliant and commercially competitive proposals.

• Manage the complete bid and tender lifecycle from opportunity identification and qualification through to submission and contract award.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and HSE to develop high-quality proposals.
• Review ITBs, RFPs, and RFQs to determine compliance requirements, bid strategies, and execution timelines.
• Prepare and review technical proposals, commercial submissions, cost estimates, pricing models, and tender documentation.
• Conduct risk assessments and lead commercial evaluations, pricing reviews, and profitability assessments.
• Negotiate contractual and commercial terms with clients, vendors, and strategic partners.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of tender opportunities, bid outcomes, and valuable market intelligence.
• Ensure full compliance with company procedures, client specifications, industry regulations, and submission standards.

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, Project Management, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role involving bid management, tendering, contracts, or commercial management within the oil and gas industry.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and securing major EPC, maintenance, construction, and oilfield service tenders.
• Strong knowledge of industry contracting models, pricing strategies, project costing, and financial analysis.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, APMP, COREN, or NSE are a distinct advantage.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and health insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the energy sector.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and results-driven work environment.

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