Head-Tendering

Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. The role leads the end-to-end tendering and bidding process for PMC, consultancy and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end tendering and bidding process for PMC, consultancy and infrastructure projects; Monitor and identify relevant tenders, RFPs, EOIs, RFQs and EOI-cum-RFP opportunities from government, PSU, multilateral agencies and private clients; Review tender documents, RFPs, TORs, eligibility criteria, technical requirements, commercial conditions and contractual provisions; Conduct bid/no-bid assessments based on eligibility, technical capability, commercial viability, competition and strategic fit; Develop tender strategy, bid plans, submission schedules and responsibility matrices; Coordinate with technical teams to prepare technical proposals, methodology, work plans, staffing plans and project organization structures; Lead preparation and review of EOIs, RFP responses, technical proposals, financial proposals and presentations; Identify and evaluate suitable experts and professionals required for tender submissions; Coordinate with HR/recruitment teams for CV sourcing, screening, compliance checking and preparation of CVs in prescribed RFP formats; Ensure that proposed experts meet the qualification, experience, age and project-specific eligibility requirements specified in the RFP; Coordinate with internal technical, commercial, finance, legal and contracts teams for bid preparation; Review BOQs, financial schedules, man-month requirements, professional fees, reimbursables and other commercial components; Prepare and review cost estimates, financial models and commercial bid submissions; Ensure compliance with tender instructions, forms, declarations, affidavits, undertakings and submission requirements; Manage pre-bid queries and coordinate preparation of clarifications and responses to client queries; Coordinate with consortium partners, JV partners, subcontractors and specialist agencies wherever required; Maintain a database of ongoing, upcoming and submitted bids, competitors, clients and project opportunities; Track tender outcomes and conduct bid analysis / lessons learned for unsuccessful and successful bids; Develop and maintain standard templates for technical proposals, CVs, project sheets, methodologies and tender documentation; Ensure all bids are submitted within stipulated deadlines with complete documentation and required approvals; Support management in developing business development and tendering strategies for targeted infrastructure sectors; Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, consortium partners and key stakeholders relevant to tender opportunities; Mentor and manage the tendering team and establish efficient bid management processes

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Architecture / Planning / Management or related discipline; 15–20+ years of overall experience