Tender Manager Technical Infrastructure (E/IA)
Can you turn complex technical tenders into winning bids?
On behalf of a leading technical service provider, we are looking for an experienced tender manager with knowledge of technical infrastructure.
Organisation
Our client is a large technical service provider focused on, among other things, designing, building, renovating and maintaining electrical installations and industrial automation within infrastructure.
The projects cover tunnels, bridges, locks and roads, where safety, availability and reliability are paramount. Clients include Rijkswaterstaat (the Dutch Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management), provinces, municipalities and water authorities.
Role & responsibilities
As tender manager, you are responsible for guiding and coordinating complex tender processes within technical infrastructure. You develop the tender strategy and lead the tender team towards a technically feasible and commercially attractive bid.
Your responsibilities include:
- Analysing tender documents, contract conditions and award criteria.
- Drawing up and executing tender strategies and guiding the entire bidding process.
- Leading multidisciplinary tender teams of engineers, cost estimators, project managers and contract specialists.
- Guiding tenders based on UAV-GC and other integrated contract forms.
- Coordinating BPKV/MEAT (EMVI) plans and safeguarding the technical and commercial quality of the bid.
- Identifying and managing project risks, opportunities and contractual obligations.
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and partners and handling the handover after contract award.
Requirements
- Bachelor's level of work and thinking, preferably in Industrial Engineering & Management, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Automation.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in tender management within technical infrastructure or the installation sector.
- Proven knowledge of UAV-GC, integrated contract forms and tender procedures.
- Experience with BPKV/MEAT (EMVI), contract review, cost estimates and risk management.
- Knowledge of the Dutch infrastructure market and experience with public-sector clients.
- Affinity with electrical installations, control systems and industrial automation.
- Experience with complex multidisciplinary projects and leading tender teams.
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering, tunnel installations or bridge and lock automation is a plus.
- Commercial insight, results-driven, strong organisational and communication skills.
- Independent, proactive and able to bring different interests together.