Tender & Contracts Manager

Job Title

Tender and Contracts Manager – APAC

Department

Tender and Contracts APAC

Location

APAC – Singapore/Sydney/Tokyo

Reporting to

Head of Tender and Contracts - APAC

About Lightsource bp

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.

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.

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.

Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive.  We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe 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.

Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What you’ll do (the role)

Summary

Lead the end‑to‑end Tender and Contracts process for large‑scale solar (and storage) projects across APAC from early development through to Notice to Proceed (NTP). Partner cross‑functionally to prepare, issue, negotiate, and award contracts that balance cost, risk, schedule, and quality—ensuring governance, clarity of scope, and timely decisions to enable successful project delivery.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the pre‑tender process, including drafting and issuing RFQs/ITTs, onboarding new contractors, and coordinating closely with Development and Procurement.


• Engage with project stakeholders (Development, Technical/Engineering, Legal, HSE, Grid/Networks, Finance) to gather specifications, clarify technical and commercial queries, and align on bid evaluation criteria.


• Drive commercial negotiations with preferred bidders; shape terms and conditions in line with project requirements and company standards.


• Recommend contract award decisions through robust risk allocation, cost analysis, and value comparisons; prepare approval papers and obtain governance sign‑offs.


• Oversee tender schedules, communications, and decision logs; chair weekly/monthly touchpoints and maintain transparent reporting to peers and the project team.


• Support claims prevention and resolution strategies; advise on contractual interpretation, change management, and claims/variations as needed.


• Maintain strong, professional representation of Lightsource bp at supplier and industry events; promote our strategy and uphold standards of safety, integrity, and respect.


• Contribute to continuous improvement of tendering templates, processes, and playbooks across the APAC region.

Who we’re looking for

Experience & Knowledge Required

• 10 years’ experience in the renewable energy and/or construction industry, ideally within EPCs or comparable developers/owners.


• Demonstrated APAC market understanding, including common commercial models, procurement practices, and regional constraints.


• Project management exposure on renewable projects connected to MV and HV networks.


• Proven track record in commercial negotiations, contract closing, and managing claims/variations.


• Successful delivery history and stakeholder management across multi‑disciplinary teams.

Skills Required

• Expert commercial negotiation and contract drafting/review skills (EPC/ICP/BoP or similar).


• Strong risk identification, allocation, and mitigation capability; comfortable advising senior stakeholders.


• High‑impact communication—clear, action‑oriented written and verbal updates; confident meeting facilitation.


• Planning and organisation: able to manage multiple concurrent tenders with tight deadlines.


• Relationship building with EPCs, ICPs, and network service providers (NSPs) at design and construction levels.


• Problem solving, adaptability, and resilience in fast‑moving project environments.


• Proficiency with standard project management systems and construction industry procedures.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Commerce, Quantity Surveying, or related field (preferred); or equivalent practical experience in contracts/tendering.


• Professional certification in contracts/commercial management (desirable)

Role‑specific Requirements

• Regional APAC travel and occasional site visits may be required.


• Flexible working arrangements in line with company policy.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible. 

Be recognised

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired

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.

Our core values

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. 

For further information on our career opportunities and life at Lightsource bp, please visit https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/