Tender Engineer – Geotechnical
Location: Norwich, UK | Next Geosolutions
About Next Geosolutions
Next Geosolutions is an international marine and offshore services company, providing specialist solutions to the offshore energy and subsea industries. With expertise in geophysical, hydrographic, geotechnical and subsea survey operations, we deliver complex offshore projects worldwide.
We are looking for an experienced Tender Engineer – Geotechnical to join our team and support the development of competitive tenders for offshore geotechnical projects.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing technical and commercial tender submissions, working closely with Commercial, Operations and technical teams to develop practical, competitive and deliverable solutions for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and analyse client ITTs, RFPs and tender requirements.
- Prepare technical proposals, methodologies, execution plans and project schedules.
- Develop offshore geotechnical drilling and seabed investigation solutions, including CPT, sampling, coring and laboratory testing.
- Prepare cost estimates, pricing models and resource requirements.
- Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Identify technical, commercial and operational risks and opportunities.
- Support bid strategy, client clarifications, tender presentations and contract negotiations.
- Coordinate tender inputs across commercial, technical and operational teams.
- Support project handovers following contract award and contribute to continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in offshore geotechnical drilling and seabed investigations.
- Proven experience preparing technical and commercial tenders for offshore projects.
- Good understanding of CPT, sampling, coring and laboratory testing programmes.
- Knowledge of offshore vessel operations, project execution and mobilisation requirements.
- Strong commercial awareness, including project costing, pricing and contractual risk.
- Excellent analytical, proposal writing and communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and develop commercially competitive solutions.
- Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity for an experienced offshore geotechnical professional to combine technical expertise with commercial and tendering responsibilities, contributing to the successful development and delivery of international offshore projects.
Find out more: https://www.nextgeo.eu/
Next Geosolutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, colour, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.
Tender Engineer - Geotechnical in Norwich employer: Next Geosolutions
Next Geosolutions is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering employees the chance to engage in exciting international projects from our Norwich or Naples offices. With a strong emphasis on professional development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and skill enhancement, all while maintaining a flexible hybrid working model that supports work-life balance. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
