Tender & Acquisition Manager Interconnectors
Key Skills
Job Description
You will manage the full opportunity and tender lifecycle, from market engagement and bid/no-bid assessment to submission and contract negotiation. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams for interconnector projects, including cable installation, landfalls, burial and protection works.
Your responsibilities
- Develop a strong pipeline of interconnector opportunities through market intelligence and client engagement.
- Build relationships with transmission system operators, utilities, cable manufacturers, partners and subcontractors.
- Lead opportunity qualification and bid/no-bid recommendations in line with DEME's strategy and risk appetite.
- Translate client requirements and contractual conditions into a clear tender strategy and execution plan.
- Lead multidisciplinary tender teams across Engineering, Operations, Legal, Finance, Procurement, QHSE and Project Controls.
- Drive technical concepts, schedules, cost estimates, pricing and commercial proposals.
- Identify and manage key risks and opportunities throughout the internal review and approval process.
- Coordinate partners, suppliers and subcontractors, including commercial agreements.
- Lead client clarifications, negotiations and contract finalisation with internal stakeholders.
- Support an effective handover from tender to project execution.
Your profile
- You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, marine technology, business or a related discipline.
- You have at least 7 years of relevant experience in offshore energy, interconnectors, subsea cables, marine construction, tendering or business development.
- You understand interconnector cable installation, landfalls, burial and protection; experience with high-voltage subsea cable projects is an asset.
- You understand the commercial and contractual aspects of complex EPC, EPCI or marine installation projects.
- You combine commercial awareness with technical curiosity and translate client needs into executable solutions.
- You are a strong negotiator and communicator who works effectively across cultures and organisational levels.
- You are structured, proactive and decisive, and can lead teams under demanding deadlines.
- You are fluent in English and willing to travel when required. Dutch is an asset.
Our offer
- A key commercial role supporting the growth of DEME's interconnector activities.
- The opportunity to work on challenging, internationally visible offshore energy projects.
- A collaborative, people-oriented environment with strong development opportunities.
- A competitive employment package and mobility support aligned with the role and location.
Core Responsibilities
You will lead the full tender lifecycle for complex interconnector projects, from market engagement and bid strategy to contract negotiation. This involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams and building strong relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors.
Requirements
You must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, marine technology, or business, with at least 7 years of experience in offshore energy or subsea cable projects. Strong negotiation, communication, and commercial skills are essential for managing complex EPC/EPCI tenders.
Benefits
- Competitive employment package
- Mobility support
- Development opportunities
About DEME Group
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
DEME (Euronext Brussels: DEME) is a leading contractor in the fields of offshore energy, dredging and marine infrastructure, and environmental remediation. DEME also engages in concessions activities in offshore wind, marine infrastructure, green hydrogen, and deep-sea mineral harvesting. The company can build on 150 years of experience and is 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, the reduction of emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of mineral resources. DEME can rely on nearly 6,000 highly skilled professionals and operates one of the largest and most technologically advanced fleets in the world. DEME realized a turnover of 4.2 billion euros with an EBITDA of 931 million euro in 2025.