About Blue Offshore

Established in early 2010, Blue Offshore is a leading Dutch service provider in the offshore Oil & Gas and Renewables industry. With our global reach, we offer innovative and comprehensive solutions for subsea cable solutions to clients around the world. From engineering, project management, offshore crew, and equipment rental for transport and installation, we cover every stage of the process, ensuring seamless conceptual design, engineering, construction, installation, and commissioning for offshore subsea cables, flexibles, and umbilicals.

We are now looking for an Commercial / Tender Manager to join our team.

Position Overview

The Commercial / Tender Manager is responsible for coordinating commercial activities, tender processes and client proposals within Blue Offshore.

In this role, you manage the tender process from enquiry to submission. You coordinate input from internal departments, approach the market for subcontractor input and prepare clear, competitive bid documentation in line with company objectives and client requirements.

You act as a key link between clients, subcontractors and internal teams during the tender and pre-award phase. This includes supporting commercial evaluations, contract reviews, clarification processes and the handover to the project team after contract award.

This role combines commercial insight, technical understanding and structured coordination. You help Blue Offshore identify project opportunities, maintain strong commercial relationships and turn client enquiries into practical and well-prepared proposals.

Main Responsibilities

Commercial Management

  • Manage commercial activities related to tenders, budget requests and client enquiries;
  • Coordinate pre-bid Sales & Marketing activities;
  • Support commercial evaluation of project opportunities;
  • Prepare and coordinate commercial proposals in line with company objectives;
  • Support contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors.

Tender Management

  • Coordinate tender processes from receipt of enquiry to submission;
  • Ensure timely collection of input from internal departments, including technical, operational, legal and insurance;
  • Approach market for subcontractor input for tender preparation;
  • Prepare bid documentation and supporting commercial information;
  • Prepare handover to project team after contract award.

Contract and Client Support

  • Support review of contracts and charter parties from commercial perspective;
  • Act as focal point for client communication during tender phase;
  • Support clarification processes internally and with clients during tender stages.

Reporting line

The Commercial / Tender Manager reports to the Managing Director.

Authority

  • Conduct commercial communication with clients and subcontractors within assigned scope;
  • Support contract preparation and review.

Competence

Profile Education

  • Preferably degree qualified in commercial management, business studies, engineering or equivalent.

Experience

  • Minimum 5–10 years experience in maritime, offshore or marine contracting environment;
  • Technical background in offshore contracting;
  • Familiarity with commercial contract frameworks;

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and commercial mindset;
  • Proactive and practical approach;
  • Good communication and coordination skills;
  • Able to represent Blue Offshore towards clients and partners;
  • Good command of English, written and spoken;
  • Computer literate (MS Office, maintenance and project management tools);
  • Driving License (B);
  • Willingness to travel where required;

What are we offering?

  • A dynamic and varied role in a small, international team;
  • Direct impact on Blue Offshore’s commercial activities, tender quality and project acquisition;
  • An informal working environment with short communication lines;
  • Close collaboration with management, project teams, engineering and operations;
  • Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth;
  • A competitive employment package and training opportunities;
  • A staff position on Blue Offshore’s payroll, offered initially as a one-year contract with the intention to extend to a permanent position.

Interested?

Are you ready to take on this challenge and become part of the Blue Offshore team? Please contact Petra Etringer on 070 – 711 3774 or send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@blueoffshore.com and join us in supporting the offshore Oil & Gas and Renewables industry.

Apply now