Senior Tender Lead

OEG; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Senior Tender Lead to assist in managing tender activities within their subsea division. This role involves overseeing the entire tender lifecycle, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a focus on the offshore energy sector, ideal candidates will have strong commercial experience and a technical degree.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience in a similar position.
• Experience in the Offshore Energy industry, preferably in marine contracting.
• Excellent command of the English language, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Tendering in managing daily activities and the workload of the tender team.
• Coordinate the daily activities of the tender team, assigning opportunities and prioritizing tasks.
• Prepare and critically review commercial proposals, ensuring accuracy and alignment.

Skills

Commercial or financial experience

Project management

Planning and organizing

Communication

Technical expertise

Education

Higher technical degree in Technical Sciences

Commercial/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM interfaces

Job description

OEG is hiring a Senior Tender Lead within our subsea division Bluestream Offshore business. The role involves assisting the Head of Tendering in managing daily activities and the workload of an assigned group of team members. Applicants must be located in or willing to work from one of the following locations: Aberdeen, Liverpool, or Den Helder.

Company overview

OEG is a leading energy solutions business, providing mission-critical infrastructure assets and services to the global offshore energy industry. Through our specialist divisions - topside, marine, subsea, logistics and industrials, we are a pivotal link in the global offshore energy project chain, ensuring our customers’ projects are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently.

Responsible for assisting the Head of Tendering in managing daily activities and the workload of an assigned group of team members.

Support the preparation and submission of completed bids to existing or prospective clients, ensuring all submissions are delivered on time and within budget.

Oversee and adhere to the full tender lifecycle, ensuring that all client requirements and questions are full addresses and aligned with tender specifications.

Responsible for running assigned opportunities from receipt through to contract award or loss, ensuring consistent communication, documentation, and process compliance throughout.

Mentor and guide tender team members to ensure high-quality submissions, giving the organisation the best possible chance of success in securing new work.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Coordinate the daily activities and workload of the tender team, assigning opportunities and supporting members in prioritising tasks to meet deadlines in conjunction with the Head of Tendering.

Provide leadership to the tender team and act as the main point of contact in the absence of the Head of Tendering, assisting with preparation for meetings and providing feedback with regards to performance appraisals.

Supports the bid/no-bid qualification process in conjunction with the Head of Tendering, ensuring a timely and structured approach with active input from all relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Oversee tender clarifications, updates, and amendments; evaluate their impact on bids and communicate implications clearly to the Head of Tendering.

Prepare and critically review commercial proposals, ensuring the technical solution is covered and all cost elements, terms, and conditions are complete, accurate, and aligned with company standards.

Monitor and control risk throughout the tender process, maintaining up-to-date, precise records within the CRM system.

Manage assigned opportunities from receipt through to contract award or loss, including follow-up on submitted bid documentation, and ensure a proper handover to the relevant execution or operational teams, in accordance with the tendering and contracting procedure.

Participate in any commercial initiatives and identify any areas for continuous improvement.

Ensure full compliance with SCC (VCA), ISO standards, and company policies and procedures to uphold quality and safety standards.

Prepare dashboards, overviews and reports as and when required for the Head of Tendering.

Represent the company during clarification rounds, client feedback meetings, and post-bid debrief sessions, fostering strong client relationships.

Respond promptly to client queries and provide necessary information to support the successful closure of bids.

Drive continuous improvements in bid strategy, team efficiency, and client satisfaction by implementing best practices and capturing lessons learned for future tenders.

QHSE responsibilities

To have a general understanding of the areas of our QHSE Management System and OEG’s QHSE aims and objectives that are relevant to the role.

Comply with the requirements of OEG Energy Group Policies and the responsibilities within the wider QHSE Management System.

Promoting:

a proactive health and safety culture focussed on the prevention of work-related injury or ill health and continual improvement in our processes / performance.

environmental sustainability and energy efficiency whilst minimising our environmental impacts and preventing pollution.

a quality culture that brings values to our business, our customers and other interested parties ensuring quality issues and opportunities for improvement are identified and implemented.

Skills and experiences

At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience in a similar position or as a senior tendering level.

Strong commercial or financial experience.

Ability to manage multiple and fast track prioritise.

Experience in the Offshore Energy industry, preferably in the marine contacting industry.

Experience in Microsoft Office packages and CRM interfaces.

Excellent command of the English language, spoken and written.

Good knowledge of compliance with industry standards and relevant legislation.

Strong planning and organising skills.

Ability to apply expertise and technology.

Able to deliver results and meet customer expectations.

Experience in presenting and communication information.

Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.

Qualifications

Higher technical degree in Technical Sciences and/or Commercial/Business Administration.