Tender Manager WTG – Offshore Wind Industry in Norwich

Location: Copenhagen HQ, Norwich, Vejle

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Full-time

Are you passionate about the various phases of the sales process from pre-qualification until contract signature? Do you want to work in the green offshore wind industry where your skills and expertise will help secure a sustainable future based on renewable energy? Then keep reading – Cadeler is looking for a Tender Manager with your skills and interests!

Cadeler is a global partner in the offshore wind industry, specializing in wind farm construction and maintenance. We are part of an industry that is now, more than ever, both relevant and in high demand. As our industry continues to grow, so do we! We are now looking for a Tender Manager to help us secure work for the industry’s largest fleet of jack-up offshore wind installation vessels.

What will you do?

As our new Tender Manager, you will engage with clients during the tender process as the main point of contact. Further to this, you will engage with relevant subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate cost inputs to tenders. Furthermore, you will present and defend the proposed commercial package during tender approval meetings. You will also be responsible for the hand-over process to the project team once the contract is signed.

Your main tasks include:

• Taking ownership of the tender process, acting as the commercial lead and ensuring compliance with client requirements and that all process steps and gates outlined in the Cadeler Tender Process Manual are completed.
• Preparing, developing, and delivering all commercial aspects of the tender package, including the commercial strategy, pricing, risk analysis, risk allocation, schedules, qualifications/deviations, and all supporting documentation, while leading the commercial workstream and contract negotiations with the client.
• Coordinating the tender process, ensuring milestones are met and proactively resolving challenges along the way.
• Communicating significant changes or developments to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Collaborating closely with Contract Management and the Legal teams to prepare and align on the contractual, legal and commercial position for negotiations and working in partnership with them throughout the contract negotiation process to achieve the best possible outcome.
• Leading the approval process for tenders and contract agreements, ensuring all required approvals are obtained from Executive Management.
• Contributing to the development of client relationships and supporting Cadeler's expansion into global markets.

To succeed in this role

Being part of the Cadeler community means you will have a natural interest and care for the environment and our shared mission to speed up the green energy transition. Your environmental considerations and the safety of our people and the planet will be a key priority in your daily work. We are looking for a structured profile, who has an analytical mindset and enjoys working with tight deadlines.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a BSc degree (or higher) in a commercial discipline (advantageous) or engineering.
• Brings at least two years of relevant industry experience, including exposure to commercial and contractual topics. We also welcome applications from senior professionals with extensive expertise.
• Possesses proven experience in contract negotiations and stakeholder management.
• Has a good understanding of WTIV operations and vessel limitations (advantageous).
• Is confident using standard Microsoft Office tools.
• Communicates fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.

Come work with us!

By becoming a Cadeler employee, you will be part of a rapidly growing company with a diverse and energetic team. We offer an exciting position focused on delivering excellence in the face of interesting new challenges, within a positive and rewarding work environment in an international company with great development possibilities. Cadeler is headquartered in Copenhagen, but we also have offices in Vejle, UK, and Taiwan, as well as colleagues working offshore aboard our fleet of Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) installation vessels.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Cadeler, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.