Tender & Acquisition Manager

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

Your responsibilities

• Analyse client requirements, tender documentation and contractual conditions for subsea cable projects
• develop the tender strategy, execution concept and cable installation methodology together 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

Your profile

• You hold a BSc or MSc degree in engineering, marine technology, construction, business or another relevant discipline
• you have at least 5 years of experience in offshore projects, subsea cables or complex multidisciplinary tenders
• experience with offshore cable installation, burial, protection, landfalls, interconnectors or offshore wind export and array cables is a strong asset
• you are able to work under pressure while keeping the tender team focused on priorities, quality and deadlines
• you have strong negotiation skills and sound commercial and contractual awareness
• you communicate clearly and confidently with clients and stakeholders at all organisational levels
• you are pragmatic, proactive and hands-on, with a structured and solution-oriented approach
• you take ownership, adapt quickly to changing requirements and consistently drive actions to completion
• you are a natural leader who motivates multidisciplinary teams and promotes collaboration
• you are an experienced user of MS Office applications
• Knowledge of planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera is an asset
• you are willing to travel abroad for short assignments

Our offer

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance
• a permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally
• a stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities
• a people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing

DEME is a world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, solutions for the offshore energy industry, infra marine and environmental works. The company can build on more than 140 years of know-how and experience and has fostered a pioneering approach throughout its history, enabling it to be a front runner in innovation and new technologies. DEME's vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, reduction of CO2 emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of natural resources. While the company's roots are in Belgium, DEME has built a strong presence in all of the world's seas and continents, operating in more than 90 countries worldwide. DEME can rely on 5,200 highly skilled professionals across the globe. With a versatile and modern fleet of over 100 vessels, backed by a broad range of auxiliary equipment, the company can provide solutions for even the most complex projects. DEME achieved a turnover of 2.62 billion euros in 2019.