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Junior Proposal Manager
NKT
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About this role
Support tendering processes in global grid solutions projects
Join NKT's Grid Solutions team as a Junior Proposal 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
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
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.
Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!
We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 31st August 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.
We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions.
Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!
About NKT
Join a diverse and international team within NKT's Grid Solutions business, supporting the delivery and operation of reliable power grids worldwide. We deliver HVAC onshore cable systems and provide specialist service for AC and DC cable systems onshore and offshore. As a global organisation with operations across Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Middle East, Grid Solutions works closely with customers around the world and across the full lifecycle of power cable systems.
At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world's transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com
Join NKT's Grid Solutions team as a Junior Proposal 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
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
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.
Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!
We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 31st August 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.
We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions.
Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!
About NKT
Join a diverse and international team within NKT's Grid Solutions business, supporting the delivery and operation of reliable power grids worldwide. We deliver HVAC onshore cable systems and provide specialist service for AC and DC cable systems onshore and offshore. As a global organisation with operations across Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Middle East, Grid Solutions works closely with customers around the world and across the full lifecycle of power cable systems.
At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world's transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com
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