Tender & Acquisition Manager

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.