Tender Specialist - Construction & Commissioning HVDC

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0120406

Date Posted:

2026-04-16

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity
 

In this role, you will prepare accurate and competitive cost calculations for the Construction & Commissioning (C&C) scope within tender projects, following HVDC and C&C processes for site management, civil works, installation, and commissioning. You will work closely with internal tendering teams and, when needed, external subcontractors to provide reliable, transparent inputs. The final tender will be submitted on time to the HVDC Bids & Proposals / Sales Department.

How you’ll make an impact

• Follow C&C internal processes while adapting to project specifics.

• Represent C&C in all tender meetings; ensure all tender information is complete and accurate.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply chain, Finance, HR, Operation and Sales teams to clarify technical and commercial issues.

• Review Engineering drawings and Bill of Quantities (BOQ), man-hour estimates, and subcontracting strategies, including RFQs and bid analysis.

• Analyse specifications, assess risks, and communicate cost impacts to management.

• Finalise cost calculations, conduct tender reviews, consider previously Lessons Learnt and implement approved changes.

• Prepare and submit all required documentation; support handover to project execution.

• Contribute to continuous improvement, and comply with HSE and quality policies; occasional travel required.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor or master-degree in technical discipline

• Postgraduate study/courses in economics and commercial management would be of advantage

• About 5 Years of experience working in HVDC and/or similar Business

• Substantial experience and knowledge of multidiscipline scopes of work

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Knowledge of planning, scheduling, and risk management

• Strong business awareness with a strategic, global mindset

• Collaborative team player, creative and goal-oriented

• Excellent English communication: additional language (Italian, German, French, or Spanish) is a plus

More about us

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2) ​

• Group life insurance and additional insurances. ​

• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank ​

• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager) ​

• Health care and wellness allowance ​

• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction) ​

• Psychological support program ​

• Supplementary compensation for parental leave ​

• Various trainings and education supporting employee development  ​

• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally ​

• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks ​

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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