Tender Manager

Company: Ocean Infinity
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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

Ocean Infinity is seekingaTender Managerto oversee, coordinate, andsubmittenders in alignment with quality standards and within specified deadlines. The role involves managing the end-to-end tender process, ensuring compliance with organizational and client requirements, and collaborating with internal teams to develop competitive and compelling submissions.

TenderManagement& Internal Alignment

  • Act as theprimary coordinator ofall assigned tenders, ensuringtimelyandaccurateinputs fromall required teams.
  • Develop, coordinate, and deliver competitive tenders and proposals in full compliance with Ocean Infinity’s procedures and client requirements.
  • Prepareaccuratecost calculations byconsolidatingprogress data and financial inputs from relevant departments.
  • Monitor timelines to guarantee on-time submission of all tenders.
  • Maintain strict compliance with client requirements throughout the tender process.
  • Revise and update tender submissions in response to client clarifications and feedback.
  • Oversee internal approvals, including productivity reviews, specification evaluations, and compliance checks.
  • Authorize and approve tender submissionsin accordance withestablished approval levels.
  • Foster a culture where constructive challenge refines and optimises solutions.
  • Motivate and guide teams to deliver high-quality outputs against commonobjectives.
  • Manage information flow to prevent silos and ensure full stakeholder visibility on progress, risks, and decisions.
  • Act as a main point of contact with clients during the tender phase,representingthe business in negotiations.
  • Leadthe project handover process by ensuring clarity of scope, deliverables, and responsibilitiesto the ProjectManager.
  • Maintain and update CRM systems to ensure all information isaccurate, current, and accessible.

Operational Challenge & Competitiveness

  • Support in critically assessingoperational plans, schedules, and resources for feasibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Ensure Ocean Infinity’s differentiators—lean operations, remote technologies, advanced tech—are embedded into proposals.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align operational decisions with business goals and market positioning.
  • Support inidentifyingopportunities to reduce risk, optimise delivery methods, and enhance competitiveness.
  • Apply lessons learned from past tenders to continuously strengthen solutions.

Continuous Improvement

  • Analyse win/loss outcomes and share insights to improve tender strategiesand win ratio.
  • Support post-bid reviews and embed lessons learned into best practices.
  • Attend industry exhibitions and conferences, where relevant.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing to inform tender submissions and strategy.

Who you are:

  • Experienced professional with a strong background in offshore operations and/ora deep understanding of the offshore industry.
  • Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Thoughtful, thorough, and conscientious, withhigh levelsof integrity and credibility when handling confidential matters.
  • A collaborative team player who values others’ perspectives and strives for the best outcome for the team and company.
  • Proactive, driven, and able to take ownership, working autonomously with minimal supervisionwhilstbalancing team collaboration.
  • Strong critical thinker with the confidence to challenge, show initiative, and embracenew ideas.
  • Highly organised, with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated familiarity or understanding of the tender lifecycle and/or Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.
  • Enthusiastic about innovation, collaboration, and delivering excellence for people and the planet.

Salary for the role: Up to 65,000 GBP per annum

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Posted: September 20th, 2026