SACHIN CHERIATH JOHN

Led and managed pre-construction bid activities for major projects, ensuring the highest standards of technical accuracy, quality, and commercial excellence in all tender submissions. Represent the company in client engagements and collaborate with Business Unit Managers, Associate Directors, Directors, Estimating, Engineering, and Operations teams throughout the bid lifecycle. Drive the development and continuous improvement of pre-construction processes and systems to enhance efficiency, compliance, and bid success rates.

Manage the completion and submission of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and various Portals,coordinating with departmental stakeholders to gather relevant information and ensuring accurate, compliant, and up-to-date submissions. Oversee tender assembly activities, collaborating with estimating and operational teams to compile comprehensive, client-focused technical submission packages. Develop and coordinate high-impact client presentations for tender interviews, showcasing Kirby's technical capabilities, project delivery expertise, and value proposition. Manage the pre-construction process flow from opportunity identification through tender submission, client engagement, and contract award.Maintain and manage tender submissions through procurement and qualification portals, ensuring company credentials, certifications, and compliance documentation remain current. Facilitated effective communication between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of issues and successful delivery of bid requirements. Support strategic business growth by contributing to winning bid strategies across mission-critical, industrial, commercial, pharmaceutical, and data centre projects.

Executed daily operational tasks with precision and timeliness.

Completed assigned tasks promptly while adhering to strict deadlines.

Adapted to new skills for daily tasks, contributing to overall productivity.

Reviewed tender and pre-qualification documents to define project scope and formulate effective bid strategies. Prepared and submitted competitive tenders and PQQs by coordinating with departments to gather technical, commercial, and compliance information. Managed submissions and company registrations through procurement portals such as European Dynamics, Ariba, SourceDogg, and Achilles. Ensured compliance with client requirements and maintained accurate supplier qualification records across industry platforms.

Increased efficiency of document retrieval with a well-organised filing system.

Facilitated internal communications with clear and concise memos and bulletins.

Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times as required by protocol.

Evaluated tender and enquiry documents from clients to define project scope, technical requirements, commercial considerations, and deliverables, ensuring clarity for all stakeholders. Prepared comprehensive technical and commercial bid submissions, including technical write-ups, compliance statements, and cost proposals. Participated in pre-tender, technical clarification, and commercial negotiation meetings with clients and consultants. Coordinated with internal engineering, procurement, and project teams to develop competitive and compliant proposals. Managed bid process from enquiry receipt to contract finalization, work order award, and project handover, facilitating seamless transitions between stages. Negotiated and finalized contracts, aligning client requirements with company objectives to secure mutually beneficial agreements. Handled projects involving HV and LV switchgear, unit distribution substations (UDS), onshore and offshore packaged substations, concrete substations, bus duct systems, and power transformers.

Designed and developed low-voltage electrical panels, switchgear assemblies, and bus duct systems to meet customer specifications and industry standards, enhancing system reliability. Collaborated with project execution and site teams to identify and resolve technical issues during installation and commissioning, ensuring project timelines were met. Participated in type testing and validation of LV distribution boards, confirming compliance with IEC standards and performance requirements to ensure safe operation.

Conducted metrology inspections of incoming and finished mechanical parts to ensure compliance with specifications., Designed individual mechanical parts, enhancing product functionality and meeting project requirements., Oversaw production of fabrication machines, including bending machine, shearing, corner forming, mechanical lathe, slot machine, and galvanizing process for switchgear parts, ensuring timely and quality output.

Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.