Senior Tender Lead – Offshore Interconnectors

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV; Breda; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DEME, based in Breda, seeks a Tender & Acquisition Manager Interconnectors to develop commercial opportunities and lead competitive, compliant tenders for complex offshore interconnector projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Legal, Finance, Procurement and Project Controls, translating client requirements into a winning tender strategy.

You will drive negotiations from market engagement to contract finalisation, manage risks and opportunities, and ensure a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, marine technology, business or related discipline.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in offshore energy, interconnectors, subsea cables, marine construction, tendering or business development.
• Understanding of interconnector cable installation, landfalls, burial and protection; HV subsea cables is an asset.
• Commercial and contractual knowledge of complex EPC/EPCI or marine installation projects.
• Strong negotiation and cross-cultural communication skills; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong pipeline of interconnector opportunities through market intelligence and client engagement.
• Build relationships with transmission system operators, utilities, cable manufacturers, partners and subcontractors.
• Lead opportunity qualification and bid/no-bid recommendations aligned with DEME's strategy.
• Translate client requirements into a clear tender strategy and execution plan.
• Lead multidisciplinary tender teams across Engineering, Operations, Legal, Finance, Procurement, QHSE and Project Controls.
• Drive technical concepts, schedules, cost estimates, pricing and commercial proposals.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities through internal review and approval processes.
• Coordinate partners, suppliers and subcontractors, including commercial agreements.
• Lead client clarifications, negotiations and contract finalisation with internal stakeholders.
• Support a smooth handover from tender to project execution.

Skills

Tender leadership

Client development

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Marine technology degree

Business degree

Job description

DEME, based in Breda, seeks a Tender & Acquisition Manager Interconnectors to develop commercial opportunities and lead competitive, compliant tenders for complex offshore interconnector projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Legal, Finance, Procurement and Project Controls, translating client requirements into a winning tender strategy.

You will drive negotiations from market engagement to contract finalisation, manage risks and opportunities, and ensure a