Subsea Tender & Acquisition Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility program

Training track

Growth opportunities

Health/wellbeing program

Job summary

DEME is a world leader in dredging, offshore energy and environmental works, seeking an experienced Tender Manager for subsea cable projects in the Netherlands. You will translate client needs into compelling technical and commercial proposals, coordinate cross‑disciplinary teams and manage the tender process from strategy to contract award.

With 5+ years in offshore tenders, you will lead risk reviews, cost estimates, and schedules, while working with clients, suppliers and stakeholders across

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in engineering, marine technology, construction, business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore projects, subsea cables, or complex tenders.
• Experience with offshore cable installation, burial, protection, landfalls, interconnectors or offshore wind export cables is a strong asset.
• Ability to work under pressure while keeping the tender team focused on priorities, deadlines and quality.
• Strong negotiation skills with sound commercial and contractual awareness.

Responsibilities

• Analyse client requirements, tender documentation and contractual conditions for subsea cable projects.
• Develop the tender strategy, execution concept and cable installation methodology with engineering and operational specialists.
• Coordinate route, installation, burial, protection, landfall and logistics assumptions, including vessel and equipment requirements.
• Prepare and validate cost estimates, project schedules, resource plans and commercial assumptions.
• Draft clear and compelling technical and commercial proposals.
• Identify, assess and manage opportunities, risks and interfaces throughout the tender process.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, partners, supporting departments and other DEME activity lines.
• Coordinate internal reviews and prepare tender documentation for management approval.
• Lead client clarifications and support negotiations through to contract award.

Skills

Strategic Tender Leadership

Contractual & Commercial Acumen

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder communication

Proactive problem solving

Team leadership

MS Office proficient

Education

BSc/MSc in engineering or related

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office Suite

Job description

DEME is a world leader in dredging, offshore energy and environmental works, seeking an experienced Tender Manager for subsea cable projects in the Netherlands. You will translate client needs into compelling technical and commercial proposals, coordinate cross‑disciplinary teams and manage the tender process from strategy to contract award.

With 5+ years in offshore tenders, you will lead risk reviews, cost estimates, and schedules, while working with clients, suppliers and stakeholders across