Junior Tender Project Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description

Join NKT's Grid Solutions team as a Junior Tender Project Manager in Chennai, supporting tender activities across Germany, the UK, and India. This role offers the opportunity to work on pre-qualifications, proposals, cost estimation, and process improvement within complex energy projects contributing to the green transition. You will collaborate with international stakeholders while developing your role into more client-facing responsibilities over time. Are you ready to build your career in global tender project management?

Support tender preparation and improve proposal processes

In this role, you will assist Tender Project Managers and Key Account Managers by preparing documentation, analysing specifications, and supporting pricing activities. You will help improve tender processes by centralising tasks and maintaining tools, allowing teams to handle a higher number of tenders efficiently. Over time, the role offers scope to take full ownership of tenders and contribute directly to client interactions.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Prepare pre-qualification documents and proposal deliverables
• Review tender specifications and prepare deviation lists
• Support cost estimation and prepare price indications
• Assist in risk analysis and competitor/price analysis
• Maintain and improve tools, processes, and documentation

You will work closely with global teams across Germany, the UK, and Chennai, reporting to the Director, Premium & Standard Projects. Occasional travel (1-2 trips per year, 3-4 weeks) may be required. The role is based in Chennai.

Analytical and collaborative professional with structured approach

You are detail-oriented and take a structured approach to tasks, ensuring timely and accurate delivery. You are comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across locations and maintain clear communication in a remote environment. You show initiative, are open to learning new processes, and can work effectively with revised priorities and timelines. You value collaboration and demonstrate accountability in handling complex and sensitive information.

You also have:

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related field
• 2-3 years of experience in tendering and cost estimation
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with cost calculation or tender tools
• Experience with Power BI, Qlik Sense, or similar

Contribute to efficient tendering in energy transition projects

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have a clear goal of establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply - even if you don't tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

In this role, you will be part of a collaborative international team working on complex grid solutions. You will gain exposure to global tender processes, develop your technical and commercial skills, and grow within a structured career path. The position offers the opportunity to expand into more responsibility over time while contributing to efficient delivery of energy projects.

"As a leader, I value team members who are curious, structured, and committed to delivering reliable tender solutions while learning and growing in an international environment," says Hiring Manager, Florian Krull.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 15th July 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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