Tendering Specialist or Senior Tendering Specialist

Due to a continued high volume of tenders and the need to further strengthen our UK & Global Inspection, Repair & Maintenance (IRM) Sales and Marketing Team, Subsea7 is looking for a talented Tendering Specialist or Senior Tendering Specialist to join us on a full-time, staff basis at our Westhill office.

The Tendering team are responsible for the preparation, writing, coordination and negotiation of tenders, including cost estimation and commercial, contract and risk reviews in support of Subsea7’s SURF and Global IRM business. This role will be a great opportunity for candidates to gain commercial experience and exposure to a variety of clients, internal functions and Subsea7 Senior Management. The Tendering team have direct involvement in estimating and implementation of the tendering process and will be involved with most facets of the UK/Canada/Northern Europe and Global IRM business.

We are open to applications from Tendering Coordinators through to Senior Tendering Professionals. We understand that job titles mean different things across different organisations and, as such, we are more interested in finding the right person for the role and our team than focusing solely on job title. We would be particularly keen to hear from professionals with estimating and/or costing experience, and people whose skills and expertise can further strengthen our growing team.

What will you be doing?

These roles will be highly varied but some of the main responsibilities will include:

Involvement at all stages of tender preparation for potential Oil/Gas and Renewable Developments from Early Engagement through to Late Life interventions, as well as Decommissioning Projects

Assist the Field Developments Group with preparation of cost estimates and cost reports in support of Concept, Feasibility, pre-FEED and FEED Studies

Prepare accurate and economic costing of tenders with due regard to risk assessment, competitor positions, supply chain and market trends

Organise the workload of the tender team to achieve tender completion on time in order that the necessary approvals are obtained prior to submission to clients

Preparation of internal tender authorisation papers, presentations and documents which may include presenting or supporting presentations to Senior and Executive Management

Development of winning bid documentation for submission to Clients

Assist in the negotiation of terms and conditions of tenders with clients to achieve the best commercial, technical, and contractual position

What experience would we like you to have?

Please note, if you don’t tick all the boxes below but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experiences we’re looking for, please do consider applying. We would encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience.

Relevant previous experience in a tendering environment and ability to demonstrate estimating skills.  A background in use of Excel or specific estimating software is essential

Ideally degree qualified in a relevant subject, however consideration will also be given to candidates who are qualified by experience

Where appropriate for level of experience and position, proven ability to review and qualify contracts

It is essential that candidates are in possession of advanced communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to allow effective interaction with people at various levels within the organisation and externally

Proven organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to review work methods in support of continually developing smart and efficient work methods

Keen to share learning and experience with others to promote continuous improvement and knowledge transfer within the organisation

Desire to contribute to the day-to-day workings of the wider tendering team and, where appropriate for level of experience and position, contribute to supervision, mentoring and development of other team members

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