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Proposals Engineer – Offshore Heavy Lift & Pipeline Projects

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Ewa Gernand

Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm

Job summary:

  • Tasks: Coordinate and prepare technical and commercial bid documents for offshore projects.
  • Projects: Global offshore heavy lift and pipeline installation tenders.
  • Company: leader in offshore infrastructure and subsea installation.
  • Main requirements: BSc/MSc in engineering with 3+ years of experience in offshore heavy lift and/or pipelay.

Your opportunity

as a Proposals Engineer you will shape the future of high-profile offshore infrastructure projects. As a core member of the Proposals Department, you’ll be involved from the initial bid preparation all the way through to contract negotiations. This role gives you exposure to the full lifecycle of major oil & gas tenders and the opportunity to interact with both internal stakeholders and international clients.

What you will do

  • Review and interpret bid documents from major oil & gas clients.
  • Develop work plans in collaboration with the Proposals Manager.
  • Distribute and coordinate bid packages across internal departments and subcontractors.
  • Ensure timely collection and integration of input from all relevant parties.
  • Review scope of work, specifications, and prepare technical qualifications.
  • Evaluate subcontractor proposals and compile technical sections of final bids.
  • Build and maintain the proposal back-up and hand-over documentation.
  • Support the Proposals Manager during post-submission negotiations with clients.

Where you will work

Want to be part of the changing process of the global offshore industry? Our client has the proven leadership and vision to create, maintain and operate previously inconceivable pipelaying, heavy lift, and deep sea mining ships and systems. Redefining technological boundaries and achieving record-breaking feats persistently, this Dutch-based organization is at the forefront of offshore equipment development. You will be proud to work here!

  • Be part of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of offshore installation and heavy lift
  • A new industry standard in maintenance, repair and specific mission equipment installation
  • Direct and open communication style, “get the job done”
  • Great project outlook: state-of-the-art fleet fully booked for next 3 years
  • Diverse, international teams working on global projects and developments
  • Do you want to be a leader? Do you want to break records? Well, here it is, waiting for you!

What you already have

  • BSc or MSc in Offshore, Mechanical or Civil Engineering
  • Minimum 3 years of offshore installation experience (heavy lift or pipelay projects)
  • Experience coordinating input from multi-disciplinary engineering and commercial teams
  • Willingness to travel when required.

Your benefits

  • 30 paid holidays per year for an excellent work-life balance
  • Covered commuting and interviewing costs
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
  • Access to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry. We also offer you a 1-year membership of KNVTS, Royal Dutch Association of Marine Engineers.
  • Housing search support and registration are provided by Van Storm 

Sounds interesting?

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