Ocean Intelligence

IMR Tender Manager -

We’re a technology company that is transforming operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.

We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don’t believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag ageing industries into the tech era.

We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don’t stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there’s definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.

We only employ the best people. People with a desire for excellence, a curious nature, people who are thoughtful, humble, collaborative and accountable.

We reward our people well. Beyond what’s usually considered to be the ‘market average’.

The opportunities for people in our business can be limitless, spanning a multitude of disciplines and open to all, regardless of background and experience level.

We’re not your average workplace.

Ocean Infinity is hiring a Tender Manager to support the global Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (IMR) business line in line with the Company’s growth strategy. The Tender Manager position will include the responsibilities of writing and calculating tenders for Ocean Infinity projects.

The focus requirements of the role are understanding the global scopes of work, the operational execution, calculations and coordination of expertise and tasks required for documentation. The Tender Manager is expected to lead tender negotiations and handle contractual negotiations from receipt of tender to contract award.

You should be a dynamic individual with technical competence, looking for a new challenge, with a desire to progress your career as Ocean Infinity grows and acquires new business.

Work Country: Woolston/Aberdeen, United Kingdom or Gothenburg, Sweden (Flexible Working)

Division / Department: Ocean Intelligence

Reports to: Global Asset Integrity Director

What will you do:

• Experience in compiling a complete, competitive, accurate and feasible offer with a well-organised offer documentation & delivering the tender within the agreed time frame, tender budget and within the agreed Ocean Infinity process;
• Have a desire to develop knowledge and skillset associated with a robotic and technology-based company, which is constantly innovating and expanding the service offering;
• Able to work under pressure, ensuring delivery of tasks associated with demanding schedules;
• Able to adhere to the Ocean Infinity tendering procedures and deliver assigned tasks to a consistently high standard;
• Build and maintain contacts with the external parties involved, investigate client demand and respond to signals from clients and stakeholders;
• Supporting the technical team in delivering the best technical and risk assessed solution and determine the cost-price budget, planning and risk analysis;
• Supporting the Sales team to communicate the best offering to the client in accordance with their offshore campaign;
• Strong communicator who is able to interface with technical expertise across fleet, engineering, ROV, finance, business development, and inspection/survey disciplines;
• Confident in client facing role, with the ability to present and negotiate throughout the tendering process;
• Thorough skills with numbers and writing are essential – administration remains a large part of the work.

Who you are:

• 10+ years of tender management experience or exposure to client RFI, RFP and submission clarifications;
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office inc. Project;
• Excellent communication and organisational skills;
• Knowledge of remote offshore operations and robotic technology;
• A desire to further develop knowledge and skillset associated with a robotic and technology, which is constantly innovating and expanding the service offering;
• Experience in tendering or project execution including estimating, qualification of contract and commercial documentation, negotiating, cost forecasting and reporting;
• Sound contractual knowledge and analytical skills;
• Contractual acumen, abiding to stringent confidentiality measures;
• Fluency in English language, spoken and written.

Desirable: 

• Educated to degree level, preferably with a Law, Business or Engineering qualification;
• Experience within the Offshore IMR, Construction, O&M, Decommissioning or Marine industries;
• Ability to work using own initiative and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to effectively manage own workload, and work within given timescales (both internal and external), ensuring project requirements are met;
• Flexible with regards to travel to Ocean Infinity UK offices, in addition to international locations for internal or client liaison;
• Project Management qualification, Prince 2, APM.

What you can expect:

Since the beginning we are committed to provide all our people with the best possible work conditions and benefits. Therefore, as we grow globally, we are constantly striving to go beyond what’s usually considered to be the ‘market average.

At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences.  We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions.  Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are.  It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and believe that our environment can be anyone’s environment, and one that is sensitive to local needs.

For applications, please send your CV and cover letter to: careers@oceaninfinity.com