Tender Manager in Southampton

We are using and creating technology to transform 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 aging 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 employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work. We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry. We are not your average workplace.

Ocean Infinity is seeking a Tender Manager | Geotechnical to manage, coordinate and submit tenders in accordance with quality requirements and within given time frames.

What will you do:

• Produce and submit competitive tenders and proposals according to Ocean Infinity's procedures and specific client requirements.
• Act as a client relations point of contact during the tender phase.
• Gather and coordinate information from all concerned departments.
• Evaluate and mitigate encountered risks within tenders.
• Calculate costs based on progress and cost information from concerned departments.
• Update tenders according to clarifications.
• Conduct price and contract negotiations with clients, with support from technical and contractual where needed.
• Follow and align with Ocean Infinity tender processes.
• Handover to Project Manager.
• Analyse win/loss of tenders.
• Evaluate bid/no bid of incoming tenders, in line with approval levels.
• Approve tender submissions within set approval levels.
• Attend industry exhibitions and conferences, where relevant.
• Keep up to date with market developments (competitors, equipment, price levels).
• Comply with Ocean Infinity Policies, practices, programs, and procedures as described in the Ocean Infinity management system.
• Complete required training as identified by Ocean Infinity Training Program.
• Participate in improving the Ocean Infinity management system by reporting events, attending meetings and workshops, reporting problems, and recommending improvements, and other related activities.
• Inform manager / responsible person of any unidentified risks, hazards, or system deficiencies in the workplace by using Stop Work authority, SOB card reporting, Incident reporting or by reporting directly to relevant personnel.
• Communicate and implement Ocean Infinity's policies and procedures and their requirements to employees, visitors, and contractors.

Who you are:

• Extensive experience in offshore operations within geotechnical services.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language.
• Extensive knowledge of the offshore industry.
• Thoughtful, thorough and conscientious.
• Interested in others and strives to act in the best interests of the team.
• Ability to take ownership and engagement in the work.
• Integrity, credibility and maturity for confidential issues.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Driven, proactive and able to work autonomously with little supervision towards the company’s purpose.
• Critical thinking and ability to show initiative.
• Open and receptive to new and different ideas.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Enthusiastic about protecting people and the planet.

Salary for this position: Up to £75,000 per annum. The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

What you can expect:

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. There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.