Vestas
Manufactures, installs and services wind turbines worldwide, driving renewable energy projects.
Lead civil BOP design, tendering and contract negotiations for wind farm projects.
12 hours ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Office Full-Time
Company Size
35,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Wind turbine manufacturing
Installation services
Operations & Maintenance
Project development
Commissioning
Active Output Management
Technical training
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Wind
Industrial
Infrastructure
Utilities
Solar
Government
Water Resources
Role
Description
civil design
bills of quantities
rfq packs
project layouts
tender evaluation
technical schedules
The specialist will coordinate preliminary civil design, prepare detailed Bills of Quantities, and support the release and evaluation of RFQ packs, while providing technical assistance to sales and procurement throughout contract negotiations and post‑award execution.
- Collaborate with internal experts to ensure alignment during contract finalisation
- Coordinate preliminary civil design and prepare detailed Bills of Quantities for RFQs
- Provide technical support to sales and procurement during contract negotiations
- Develop and optimise project layouts to improve constructability
- Scope and manage consultants for early‑works such as geotech investigations and traffic plans
- Coordinate civil BOP RFQ packs for subcontractor release
- Evaluate civil subcontractor tender submissions and recommend actions
- Prepare technical schedules for inclusion in contracts
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on engineering queries
- Offer ad‑hoc support to project execution teams after contract award
- Management of consultants (designers, geotech, etc.)
Requirements
civil engineering
8 years
negotiation
microsoft office
wind‑farm
construction
Applicants need a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a minimum of eight years of relevant experience, along with strong negotiation, communication, and independent working skills. Experience in construction, renewables, and wind‑farm civil works is highly valued.
- Technical clarifications and negotiations with clients and subcontractors
- Bachelor degree in civil engineering
- Minimum of 8 years' experience
- Negotiation experience on technical matters with clients and subcontractors
- Construction industry and renewables sector experience (desirable)
- Technical awareness of wind‑farm civil BOP works
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Understanding of commercial contract items
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Prior wind‑farm experience valued
- Capability to evaluate tenders and make recommendations
- Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
Benefits
The company offers a safety‑focused workplace, opportunities for professional development, competitive remuneration, global career progression, flexible work arrangements, paid carer’s leave and an employee assistance program.
- Opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy and develop professionally
- Competitive remuneration
- Global career progression prospects
- Full medical assessment required for candidates
- Excellent career development opportunities nationally and globally
- Flexible workplace arrangements
- 18 weeks paid carer’s leave
- Employee assistance program
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
€17 B Revenue
Revenue
Reported in 2024, reflecting financial stability.
€494 M Net Income
Net Income
Achieved in 2024, marking a significant profit.
177 GW Capacity
Installed Capacity
Total wind energy infrastructure across multiple countries.
88 Countries
Global Presence
Shows extensive international reach in energy solutions.
- Evolved from steel tools to become a global wind turbine pioneer.
- Designs, manufactures, sells, installs and maintains wind farms across onshore and offshore projects.
- Manufacturing spans dozens of countries, with flagship facilities in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
- Known for landmark projects like Europe’s oldest offshore wind farm and turbine prototypes.
- Specialises in wind energy infrastructure, from regional turbines to service hub networks.
- Innovative developments include stealth blades, hybrid quadrotor tests, and tall turbine towers.
Culture + Values
- Simplicity
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Passion
- Never compromise on safety
- Follow our Code of Conduct
- Take an outside‑in customer perspective
- Adjust quickly and simplify how we work
- Drive continuous improvement with long‑term focus
- Make goals and objectives clear and give teams freedom to execute
- Win and lose together; pick best team for the job
- Act with integrity & respect; lead by example
- Proactively share information; communicate with clarity, conviction, impact
- Value different perspectives; build high‑performing teams
- Listen first, learn, foster feedback culture
- Acknowledge responsibilities and decisions; hold each other accountable
- Understand what’s best for all of Vestas
- Have the courage to speak up
- Keep commitments—view them as promises
- Be proud of shared purpose to make the planet better
- Seek to make work and impact as sustainable as possible
- Have courage to think differently and seek understanding
- Inspire colleagues and enable smart decisions
- Show perseverance and determination even when facing adversity
Environment + Sustainability
88% corporate cars now EVs
Sustainable transportation transition
88% of corporate benefit cars have been transitioned to electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, with 465 sustainably-fuelled service vehicles added in 2023.
239M tonnes GHG prevented annually
Emission reduction impact
Installed turbines prevent 239 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year, with turbines emitting only 2% of the emissions they avoid over their lifecycle.
55% carbon reduction by 2025
Carbon footprint reduction target
A 55% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon footprint by 2025, aligning with SBTi validated targets.
66% emissions reduction in steel
Sustainable steel production
Partnership with ArcelorMittal reduces tower steel emissions by up to 66% using low-emission steel produced with scrap steel in electric-arc furnaces powered by wind.
- Carbon neutrality in own operations by 2030 without carbon offsets
- Zero-waste wind turbines by 2040 (eliminate non-recyclable waste)
- 100% renewable electricity for factories and offices since 2013
- Factories use renewable heating; service fleet transitioning to eco-friendly options including hydrogen vessel from 2025
- All future joint offshore projects will use ≥25% low-carbon steel towers and recycled-material blades
- Scope 1 and 2 SBTi-validated targets set in August 2020; own operations carbon footprint reduced 55% by 2025 target, 100% by 2030
- SBTi-aligned supply-chain decarbonisation of 45% per MWh by 2030
- Committed to embedding sustainability in governance and all business activities
Inclusion & Diversity
88+ Nationalities
Global Workforce Representation
Reflects the diversity of the company's employees in 2024.
41% Employees Covered
Union or Collective Bargaining
Percentage of employees covered by union agreements in applicable regions during 2024.
19% Female Leadership
Women in Senior Positions
Current representation of women in leadership roles.
25% Leadership by 2025
Gender Targets: 30% by 2030
Ambitious goals to increase female representation in leadership over the next decade.
- DEIB mission: guarantee equal opportunities and fair treatment regardless of background
- Actions launched: external pay-structure audit (gender, nationality, age); recruitment process review; embedding DEI in talent and leadership programmes
- Belief: diversity brings strength and innovation (“Diversity is our wind, and inclusion, our turbine…”)
- First DEI goals formalised in sustainability strategy in 2020