Tender Manager

Ocean Infinity is seekinga

Tender Managerto oversee, coordinate, andsubmittenders in alignment with quality standards and within specified deadlines. The role involves managing the end-to-end tender process, ensuring compliance with organizational and client requirements, and collaborating with internal teams to develop competitive and compelling submissions.

• Act as the primary coordinator ofall assigned tenders, ensuringtimelyandaccurateinputs fromall required teams.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver competitive tenders and proposals in full compliance with Ocean Infinity’s procedures and client requirements.
• Prepareaccuratecost calculations byconsolidatingprogress data and financial inputs from relevant departments.
• Monitor timelines to guarantee on-time submission of all tenders.
• Maintain strict compliance with client requirements throughout the tender process.
• Revise and update tender submissions in response to client clarifications and feedback.
• Oversee internal approvals, including productivity reviews, specification evaluations, and compliance checks.
• Authorize and approve tender submission sin accordance with established approval levels.
• Foster a culture where constructive challenge refines and optimises solutions.
• Motivate and guide teams to deliver high-quality outputs against common objectives.
• Manage information flow to prevent silos and ensure full stakeholder visibility on progress, risks, and decisions.
• Act as a main point of contact with clients during the tender phase,representing the business in negotiations.
• Leadthe project handover process by ensuring clarity of scope, deliverables, and responsibilities to the Project Manager.
• Maintain and update CRM systems to ensure all information is accurate, current, and accessible.

• Support in critically assessing operational plans, schedules, and resources for feasibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure Ocean Infinity’s differentiators—lean operations, remote technologies, advanced tech—are embedded into proposals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align operational decisions with business goals and market positioning.
• Support inidentifyingopportunities to reduce risk, optimise delivery methods, and enhance competitiveness.
• Apply lessons learned from past tenders to continuously strengthen solutions.

• Analyse win/loss outcomes and share insights to improve tender strategies and win ratio.
• Support post-bid reviews and embed lessons learned into best practices.
• Attend industry exhibitions and conferences, where relevant.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing to inform tender submissions and strategy.

• Experienced professional with a strong background in offshore operations and/ora deep understanding of the offshore industry.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thoughtful, thorough, and conscientious, withhigh levelsof integrity and credibility when handling confidential matters.
• A collaborative team player who values others’ perspectives and strives for the best outcome for the team and company.
• Proactive, driven, and able to take ownership, working autonomously with minimal supervisionwhilstbalancing team collaboration.
• Strong critical thinker with the confidence to challenge, show initiative, and embrace new ideas.
• Highly organised, with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated familiarity or understanding of the tender lifecycle and/or Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.
• Enthusiastic about innovation, collaboration, and delivering excellence for people and the planet.

Salary for the role:
Up to 65,000 GBP per annum