Installation Proposal Manager

Ensuring installation excellence in global HV projects

The green transition is changing energy, and this role places you at the center of it. As an Installation Proposal Manager, you will contribute directly to large-scale high‑voltage cable projects that support offshore wind farms, interconnectors and power‑from‑shore developments. You will be part of a global organization that designs, manufactures and installs environmentally responsible and technologically advanced high‑voltage cable solutions for customers worldwide. This opportunity allows you to combine technical insight with commercial acumen while shaping project outcomes across international markets. Do you want to contribute to a rapidly expanding installation function that plays a vital role in accelerating the green transformation?

Oversee tender installation scope for global HV projects

In this role, you will take responsibility for the installation scope in assigned tenders, guiding the process from initial tendering through negotiations and contract award. You will work closely with international stakeholders to develop documentation packages, propose execution methodologies and present installation solutions that meet customer expectations. Your work will contribute to complex offshore and onshore projects across Europe and beyond, making this a key position in the industry.

Your responsibility will be to:

 • Oversee and support installation tendering processes from start to award

 • Develop scope descriptions, schedules, budgets and full documentation packages

 • Present installation solutions to clients and facilitate negotiations

 • Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

 • Identify, evaluate and negotiate with installation subcontractors

You will report to the Deputy Manager of Installation Tender Management and collaborate with global stakeholders. The role is based in Chennai or Mumbai and requires approximately 20–30 days of domestic and international travel annually.

Collaborative professional with a customer‑focused mindset

You are a motivated and structured person who thrives in an environment where technical understanding meets commercial thinking. You enjoy working collaboratively with global colleagues and bring an open mindset and communication style when interacting with internal teams and international clients. You navigate complexity with professionalism, take responsibility for your tasks, and contribute consistently to shared goals. Your creative and customer-focused approach helps you find solutions that improve tender outcomes and support long-term relationships.

You also have:

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial or Civil Engineering
• 15+ years of offshore tendering experience, including 5+ years in offshore installation
• 5+ years working with remote international teams
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Projects and AutoCAD
• High Voltage or Extra High Voltage cable installation experience

Shape future-ready installation solutions

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 high ambitions on 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 have opportunities for continuous development, collaboration with highly skilled colleagues and exposure to international high‑voltage projects shaping the future of energy. You will grow your technical, commercial and stakeholder management skills while contributing to a global organization that plays a key role in the green transition.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 28th February 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.

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

About NKT
At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry.

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 locations worldwide, and employs 6,000 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com