Job Description
Senior Tender and Contracts Manager - APAC
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Department
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Tender and Contracts APAC
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Location
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APAC - Sydney
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Reporting to
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Head of Tender and Contracts - APAC
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About Lightsource bp
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We are Lightsource bp - and we're on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
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For over a decade we've been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
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Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
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Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety , Integrity , Respect , Sustainability , and Drive .
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We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a secure workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition.
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Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide.
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Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in ****.
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What you'll do (the role)
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Summary
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Lead the APAC Tender and Contracts process for large - scale solar, wind and storage projects from early development through to Notice to Proceed (NTP). Work cross - functionally to prepare, issue, negotiate, and award contracts that balance cost, risk, schedule, and quality while maintaining strong governance, clarity scope definition, and timely decision to support successful project delivery.
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Core Responsibilities
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Lead the pre - tender process, including drafting and issuing RFQs/ITTs, onboarding new contractors, and coordinating with Development and Procurement.
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Work closely with stakeholders across Development, Technical/Engineering,



Legal, HSE, Grid/Networks and Finance to define requirements resolve technical and commercial queries and align bid evaluation criteria.
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Drive commercial negotiations with preferred bidders and shape contract terms and conditions in line with project requirements and company standards.
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Recommend contract award decisions using robust risk allocation, cost analysis, and value comparisons; prepare approval papers and secure governance sign - offs.
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Manage tender schedules, communications, and decision logs; chair weekly and monthly meetings and provide clear reporting to peers and the project teams.
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Support claims prevention and resolution strategies, including advise on contractual interpretation, change management, claims and variations.
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Represent Lightsource bp professionally at supplier and industry events, promote our strategy while uphold our standards of safety, integrity, and respect.
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Contribute to continuous improvement of tendering templates, processes, and playbooks across the APAC region.
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Who we're looking for
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Experience & Knowledge Required
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At least 10 years' experience in the renewable energy and/or construction industry, ideally with EPCs or similar developers/owners.
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Strong understanding of the APAC market, including commercial models, procurement practices, and regional constraints.
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Project management exposure on renewable projects connected to MV and HV networks.
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Proven experience in commercial negotiations, contract closure, and managing claims and variations.
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Demonstrated delivery success and stakeholder management across multi‐disciplinary teams.
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Skills Required
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Strong commercial negotiation and contract drafting/review skills, including EPC/ICP/BoP or similar contract structures.
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Excellent ability to identify,



assess and mitigate risk with confidence advising senior stakeholders.
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Clear, action - oriented written and verbal communication including confident meeting facilitation.
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Strong planning and organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tenders with tight deadlines.
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Effective relationship building skills with EPCs, ICPs, and network service providers (NSPs) at both design and construction levels.
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Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and resilience in fast‐moving project environments.
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Proficiency with standard project management systems and construction industry procedures.
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Education Required
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, Commerce, Quantity Surveying, or related field is preferred; or equivalent practical experience in contracts/tendering.
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Professional certification in contracts/commercial management is desirable
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Regional APAC travel and occasional site visits may be required.
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Flexible working arrangements in line with company policy.
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Why you'll want to work for us
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Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
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We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
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Our culture is driven by our core values - from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible.
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Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.
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Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there's a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.
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Our core values
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Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
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For further information on our career opportunities and life at Lightsource bp, please visit
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