Sanchit Bhatnagar
Noida
Summary
Senior Renewable Energy professional with 14+ years of experience in Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across EPC, IPP, and global consulting environments. Expertise in leading large-scale tendering, costing, and bid strategy for multi-GW portfolios and ₹1500+ Cr projects across India, Middle East, and international markets. Proven track record of delivering 10–20% cost optimization, improving bid win rates, and driving strategic procurement excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager- International Projects
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd.
Noida
04.2025 - Current
- Leading end-to-end costing, tendering, and bid strategy for utility-scale Solar & BESS projects
- Managing high-value bids (150-500 MUSD ) across international markets.
- Delivered ~12–15% cost optimization through value engineering and strategic sourcing
- Driving BOQ optimization and vendor benchmarking for EPC and split packages
- Providing market intelligence insights to enhance bid competitiveness.
- Site visit for solar site assessment & collection of necessary inputs for project costing.
- Arranging offers & negotiation with vendors during project estimation.
- Meeting with subcontractors to have better pricing for installation & civil works during bid estimation.
- Pre-bid tie up for better pricing from vendors & sub-contractors.
- Arranging inputs from all internal stakeholders to have precise costing & also documents for bid submission.
- Preparation of Go-NoGo for management decision & approval.
- Risk assessment of site & considering contingency during bid preparation.
- Preparing & ensuring positive cash flow after consideration of project schedule, client & vendors payment terms.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align project goals with company objectives.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operations and reduce costs.
- Analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies for complex challenges.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment on project progress.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for large-scale projects.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful execution of projects according to timeline and budget constraints.
- Collaborated with external vendors to negotiate contracts that met company requirements while minimizing costs.
- Developed long-term relationships with key stakeholders including customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures across all business units.
Technical Manager-International Projects
Light Source bp (Quest Global)
Bangalore
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Led global cost modelling (CAPEX/OPEX/DEVEX) for solar & BESS projects across Europe, APAC, and MEA
- Developed predictive pricing models improving estimation accuracy by 15–20%
- Supported multi-country bids and investment decisions through data-driven insights
- Conducted vendor qualification and techno-commercial evaluations
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align project goals with company objectives.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for large-scale projects.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful execution of projects according to timeline and budget constraints.
- Collaborated with external vendors to negotiate contracts that met company requirements while minimizing costs.
- Developed long-term relationships with key stakeholders including customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies.
- Analyzed data from market research surveys to identify trends and develop actionable insights for organizational growth.
- Facilitated team meetings and workshops to align on goals and strategies.
- Guided change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new business practices.
- Managed crisis situations, implementing contingency plans to minimize impact on operations.
- Led project teams to develop renewable energy solutions for global clients.
- Managed client expectations through clear communication of technical limitations and project timelines.
Senior Manager-International Projects
ReNew Power
Gurugram
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed techno-commercial evaluations for large-scale solar and hybrid projects
- Improved vendor ecosystem and compliance frameworks
- Contributed to bid strategy improving project IRR and bankability
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align project goals with company objectives.
- Analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies for complex challenges.
- Collaborated with external vendors to negotiate contracts that met company requirements while minimizing costs.
- Created detailed reports on project progress for senior management review.
- Implemented process improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones, ensuring collaboration and efficiency.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Senior Manager
Sterling & Wilson
New Delhi
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Led EPC tendering, costing, and contract management for renewable projects
- Managed BOQ finalization, procurement strategy, and vendor negotiations
- Delivered cost savings and execution efficiencies across multiple projects
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables across multiple departments.
- Facilitated communication between management and team members to align objectives.
- Streamlined workflows by introducing effective tools and methodologies for task management.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to inform business strategy.
- Managed risk by developing and implementing effective risk management strategies.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
Manager
GE RENEWABLE ENERGY
Noida
02.2018 - 04.2022
Senior Engineer
Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy
Noida
04.2016 - 02.2018
Engineer
Jakson Engineers Limited
Noida
06.2014 - 04.2016
Engineer
C&S ELECTRIC LIMITED
New Delhi
11.2011 - 06.2014
Education
MBA - International Business
Indian Institute of Management
Kashipur , India 04.2023 - 08.2025
B.Tech - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Ghaziabad , India 04.2007 - 08.2011
Skills
- Solar PV & BESS Costing
- Tendering & Bid Strategy
- CAPEX/OPEX/DEVEX
- LCOE Optimization
- Vendor Strategy
- International business
- Market Intelligence
- Risk Assessment
- Procurement support
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor negotiation
- Stakeholders management
- Sub-contractor negotiation
- Client Management
- Site Assessment
- BOQ optimization
- Project management
- Cost optimization
- Bid strategy
- Data analysis
- Risk assessment
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Analytical skills
- Supply chain management
- Vendor management
Accomplishments
- Managed and delivered ₹1000+ Cr worth of solar & BESS bids
- Achieved consistent 10–20% cost savings through strategic sourcing
- Improved bid accuracy and win probability using data-driven modelling
- Built strong vendor networks across domestic and global markets
Languages
Hindi
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
- 1100 MW KUWAIT SOLAR PROJECT
- 200MW SOLAR & 160MWH BESS BENBAN EGYPT PROJECT
- 1000MW SOLAR & 400MWH BESS SERBIA PROJECT
- 500 MW OMAN SOLAR PROJECT
- 600 MW AUSTRALIA SOLAR PROJECT
- 22.5MW NEPAL SOLAR PROJECT
DOMESTIC PROJECTS
- 250 MW PAVAGADA SOLAR PROJECT
- 47.5 MW KARNATAKA SOLAR PROJECT
- 250 MW BHADLA SOLAR PROJECT
- 400KV AIS THDC KHURJA PROJECT
- 765KV GIS PHAGI PROJECT
- 100MW MAHARASHTRA PROJECT
- 100MW KARNATAKA PROJECT
HOBBIES
- TRAVELING
- LISTENING MUSIC
- PLAYING CHESS
Timeline
Senior Manager- International Projects
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd.
04.2025 - Current
Technical Manager-International Projects
Light Source bp (Quest Global)
02.2024 - 04.2025
MBA - International Business
Indian Institute of Management
04.2023 - 08.2025
Senior Manager-International Projects
ReNew Power
03.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Manager
Sterling & Wilson
04.2022 - 03.2023
Manager
GE RENEWABLE ENERGY
02.2018 - 04.2022
Senior Engineer
Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy
04.2016 - 02.2018
Engineer
Jakson Engineers Limited
06.2014 - 04.2016
Engineer
C&S ELECTRIC LIMITED
11.2011 - 06.2014
B.Tech - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Electrical Engineering
04.2007 - 08.2011