Tender Manager Offshore Cables

We ARE Renewables is looking for a client in the offshore industry. The position will be based at our office in Breda, The Netherlands, and is crucial to advancing international tender management and proposal development for our client. As a Tender Manager, you will be responsible for analyzing international tenders and identifying commercial opportunities. You will lead the development of project proposals for offshore works, ensuring the alignment of the project scope with engineering, planning, and pricing requirements. You will act as the central point of contact, building strong relationships with potential clients throughout the entire process. Through your leadership, you will guide a multidisciplinary tender team, applying acquisition processes and fostering innovation. By ensuring effective communication and collaboration, you will maximize the quality of tender submissions and secure successful contracts. You will also co-lead tender clarifications and negotiations with the tender sponsor after submission.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Analyze tender documentation from potential clients.
Develop and select methods, and prepare detailed proposals.
Conducted cost calculations and developed project planning.
Draft installation sequence drawings and conduct risk assessments.
Collaborate with subcontractors, partners, and internal support departments.
Summarize and report the tender process for internal and external approvals.
Lead and manage the tender team, ensuring timely and high-quality submission.
Facilitate communication and cooperation within the tender team, working with departments such as Engineering, Legal, Insurance, Finance, and Project Controls.

Your Profile:

You hold a BSc or MSc degree in a relevant field.
You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in offshore installation projects or tenders.
Experience in cable/umbilical installation projects is an advantage.
You have strong negotiation skills and a good sense of commercial awareness.
Proficiency in MS Office is required, and knowledge of planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera is a plus.
You are willing to travel internationally for short-term assignments.

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Breda, The Netherlands
Hours per Week: 40 (hybrid)
Type: Permanent - Only for EU passport holders