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Tender & Acquisition Manager - Seabed Interventions
You will lead the analysis of international tenders and commercial opportunities, managing project proposals for complex offshore works. Guiding your team through scope analysis, engineering, planning, and pricing, you will be the central point of contact for (potential) clients throughout. You will lead and motivate a tender team of specialists from departments such as Engineering, Legal, Insurance, Finance, and Project Controls, fostering communication and efficiency to drive high-quality submissions. Together with the tender sponsor, you will also lead clarifications and negotiations with clients after submission.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Analyze tender documentation received from potential clients;
- Work on method selection and writing proposals;
- Prepare cost calculations and programming of works (planning);
- Draft of installation sequence drawings;
- Work on risk assessments;
- Liaise with subcontractors, partners and supporting departments;
- Summarizing and reporting for internal and external approval.
- BSc or a MSc Degree in a relevant discipline.
- You have at least 5 years of experience in offshore installation projects / tenders.
- Having experience with dredging projects is preferred.
- Fluent/Full proficiency in English (speak/write).
- You can work under pressure and keep your team focused.
- You have excellent negotiations skills and commercial awareness.
- Your communication is powerful, at all organizational levels.
- You are pragmatic and work in a proactive manner with a hands-on mindset and problem-solving approach.
- You have a natural ability to get things done, in a structured way and to certain deadlines. Being flexible, you consider change as your friend, not your enemy.
- You are a natural leader, driving your team forward to excellence.
- You are an experienced user of the most common MS Office applications. Knowledge of planning programs, such as MS Project and/or Primavera is an asset.
- Willing to travel abroad for short missions.
Location: Netherlands - relocation is mandatory
Contract type: Permanent/Staff
Start: ASAP (in consultation with the client)
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We specialize in roles across the renewable energy sector, including positions in solar, wind (onshore & offshore), green hydrogen, energy storage, grid infrastructure, and sustainability. We recruit for technical, commercial, and project management roles at all levels.
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We conduct thorough interviews to assess both technical competencies and cultural fit. We have an extensive network in the renewable energy sector, which allows us to find both active and passive candidates.
Our process consists of several steps: (1) Intake with the client to understand the role, team, and culture, (2) Active sourcing and screening of candidates, (3) Presentation of a shortlist, (4) Interview coordination, (5) Offer and onboarding support.
We are a passionate, driven team that genuinely believes in the energy transition. We combine a personal approach with deep sector knowledge, and we're committed to making a real impact — for candidates, clients, and the planet.
We cover the full spectrum of renewables: solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and broader sustainability roles. We work with developers, EPCs, OEMs, and utilities.
We ARE Renewables is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands — one of Europe's key hubs for the energy transition. We operate across Europe and connect renewable energy talent with leading organizations in the sector.
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Depending on the role, we typically present the first shortlist within 1–2 weeks. For specialized or hard-to-fill positions, we set realistic timelines upfront.
We live and breathe renewable energy. Our consultants have a deep understanding of the sector — from the technical landscape to the energy transition trends shaping the industry. We don't just match CVs, we match ambitions.
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