AUT Energy Resources Limited, an Oil and Gas servicing company, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Bid / Tender and Technical Commercial Lead
Locations: Port Harcourt & Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Sector: Oil & Gas Services
Level: Senior / Lead
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Bid/Tender and Technical Commercial Lead to oversee the preparation, coordination, and submission of competitive bids and tenders for oil and gas projects. The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end bid management process, develop winning commercial strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure the delivery of technically compliant and commercially competitive proposals that support the organization's growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the complete bid and tender lifecycle, from opportunity identification and qualification through submission and contract award.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and HSE to prepare high-quality technical and commercial proposals.
Review tender documents, invitations to bid (ITBs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for quotations (RFQs) to determine compliance requirements and bid strategy.
Develop bid execution plans, schedules, and submission timelines to ensure timely delivery of proposals.
Prepare and review technical proposals, commercial submissions, cost estimates, pricing models, and tender documentation.
Lead commercial evaluations, pricing reviews, and profitability assessments to support business objectives.
Conduct risk assessments and identify contractual, commercial, operational, and technical risks associated with tender opportunities.
Negotiate contractual and commercial terms with clients, vendors, and partners where required.
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to develop execution methodologies and project delivery strategies.
Maintain an up-to-date database of tender opportunities, bid outcomes, lessons learned, and market intelligence.
Support business development activities and establish strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements, industry regulations, and tender submission standards.
Bachelor's Degree or HND in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, Project Management, Economics, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 8-10 years' relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role involving bid management, tendering, contracts, commercial management, or business development within the oil and gas industry.
Proven track record of successfully leading and securing major tenders and contracts.
Strong understanding of tendering processes, contract administration, procurement practices, and commercial management principles.
Experience in preparing technical and commercial proposals for EPC, maintenance, construction, fabrication, procurement, and oilfield service projects.
Strong knowledge of contract frameworks, pricing strategies, project costing, and financial analysis.
Ability to interpret technical specifications, scope of work documents, commercial terms, and contractual requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools.
Knowledge of industry contracting models, including lump-sum, unit-rate, framework agreements, and service contracts.
PMP, APMP, COREN, NSE, or other relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage.
Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
Key Competencies:
Bid and Tender Management
Technical and Commercial Proposal Development
Contract Review and Negotiation
Cost Estimation and Pricing Strategy
Business Development and Client Engagement
Project Commercial Management
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Leadership and Team Coordination
Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making
Stakeholder and Relationship Management
Remuneration
N450,000 – 600,000 / month
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Application Closing Date
25th October, 2026.
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