Commercial / Tender Manager

Blue Offshore; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-year contract (potential extension

International team

Competitive employment package

Job summary

Blue Offshore, a leading Dutch service provider in offshore Oil & Gas and Renewables, is seeking a Commercial / Tender Manager. You will coordinate tender processes, gather input from internal teams, and craft competitive bid documentation to meet client requirements.

This role links clients, subcontractors and internal departments, supporting commercial evaluations, contract reviews and handover after award. A dynamic, international team awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years experience in maritime, offshore or marine contracting.
• Degree in commercial management, business studies, engineering or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset; good English language skills.
• Willingness to travel and hold a valid driving license (B).
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate commercial activities related to tenders, budget requests and client enquiries.
• Coordinate pre-bid Sales & Marketing activities and support evaluations.
• Prepare and coordinate commercial proposals in line with company objectives.
• Support contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Hand over to project team after contract award.

Skills

Maritime experience

Analytical mindset

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Willingness to travel

English proficiency

Education

Degree in commercial management / business / engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Established in early 2010, Blue Offshore is a leading Dutch service provider in the offshore Oil & Gas and Renewables industry. With our global reach, we offer innovative and comprehensive solutions for subsea cable solutions to clients around the world. From engineering, project management, offshore crew, and equipment rental for transport and installation, we cover every stage of the process, ensuring seamless conceptual design, engineering, construction, installation, and commissioning for offshore subsea cables, flexibles, and umbilicals.

We are now looking for an Commercial / Tender Manager to join our team.

Position Overview

The Commercial / Tender Manager is responsible for coordinating commercial activities, tender processes and client proposals within Blue Offshore.

In this role, you manage the tender process from enquiry to submission. You coordinate input from internal departments, approach the market for subcontractor input and prepare clear, competitive bid documentation in line with company objectives and client requirements.

You act as a key link between clients, subcontractors and internal teams during the tender and pre-award phase. This includes supporting commercial evaluations, contract reviews, clarification processes and the handover to the project team after contract award.

This role combines commercial insight, technical understanding and structured coordination. You help Blue Offshore identify project opportunities, maintain strong commercial relationships and turn client enquiries into practical and well-prepared proposals.

Main Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Manage commercial activities related to tenders, budget requests and client enquiries;
• Coordinate pre-bid Sales & Marketing activities;
• Support commercial evaluation of project opportunities;
• Prepare and coordinate commercial proposals in line with company objectives;
• Support contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Coordinate tender processes from receipt of enquiry to submission;
• Ensure timely collection of input from internal departments, including technical, operational, legal and insurance;
• Approach market for subcontractor input for tender preparation;
• Prepare bid documentation and supporting commercial information;
• Prepare handover to project team after contract award.

Contract and Client Support

• Support review of contracts and charter parties from commercial perspective;
• Act as focal point for client communication during tender phase;
• Support clarification processes internally and with clients during tender stages.

Reporting line

The Commercial / Tender Manager reports to the Managing Director.

Authority

• Conduct commercial communication with clients and subcontractors within assigned scope;
• Support contract preparation and review.

Competence

Profile Education

• Preferably degree qualified in commercial management, business studies, engineering or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 5–10 years experience in maritime, offshore or marine contracting environment;
• Technical background in offshore contracting;
• Familiarity with commercial contract frameworks;
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset;
• Proactive and practical approach;
• Good communication and coordination skills;
• Able to represent Blue Offshore towards clients and partners;
• Good command of English, written and spoken;
• Computer literate (MS Office, maintenance and project management tools);
• Driving License (B);
• Willingness to travel where required;

What are we offering?

• A dynamic and varied role in a small, international team;
• Direct impact on Blue Offshore’s commercial activities, tender quality and project acquisition;
• An informal working environment with short communication lines;
• Close collaboration with management, project teams, engineering and operations;
• Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth;
• A competitive employment package and training opportunities;
• A staff position on Blue Offshore’s payroll, offered initially as a one-year contract with the intention to extend to a permanent position.