Senior Tender Manager WTG : Offshore Wind Industry in Norwich

Location: Copenhagen HQ, Norwich, Vejle

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 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 Senior Tender Manager WTG 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 Senior 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 Senior Tender Manager, you will play a key role in driving our success in securing projects for Cadeler's fleet of vessels. You’ll be the main point of contact for clients throughout the tender process, building strong relationships and ensuring a professional experience. You’ll lead collaboration with colleagues inside and outside the sales team, to deliver timely and precise cost inputs, shaping competitive and well-structured tender submissions. You’ll also take the lead in presenting and defending the commercial package in tender approval meetings, influencing decisions at a senior level. You will negotiate the contract agreements, and once a contract is signed, you’ll make sure the handover to the project team is seamless, setting them up for success and ensuring continuity from bid to execution.

Your Main Tasks Include:

• Taking ownership of the tender process, ensuring compliance with client requirements and that all process steps and gates in the Cadeler Tender Process Manual are completed.
• Leading the preparation and delivery of the full tender package, including pricing, risk analysis, schedules, qualifications/deviations, and all supporting documentation.
• Keeping the tender process on track and proactively addressing challenges to meet deadlines.
• Communicating significant changes or developments in the tender to key stakeholders in a timely and transparent manner.
• Working closely with Contract Management and the Legal team to prepare for, negotiate and support in the contract negotiations.
• Driving the approval process for tenders and contract agreements with Executive Management.
• Supporting the expansion of Cadeler's global presence by contributing to the development of new client relationships and 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. You are someone with a structured approach, negotiation skills and a sharp analytical mindset, who enjoys working to tight deadlines and navigating complex challenges.

We think you will be a good match if you have:

• Hold a BSc degree (or higher) in a commercial discipline (advantageous) or engineering.
• Bring at least five years of relevant industry experience, including exposure to commercial and contractual topics.
• Possess proven experience in contract negotiations and stakeholder management.
• Have a good understanding of WTIV operations and vessel limitations (advantageous).
• Are confident using standard Microsoft Office tools.
• Communicate 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.