Job Summary

Day Rate: Competitive salary offered
Location: Norwich, UK
Duration: Full-time
Mob Date: ASAP
Sector: Renewable energy
Point of Contact: Jovelyn
Contact Phone: +31107370857
Job Reference Number: 2024-010

One of our prominent clients is looking for a TENDER WRITER

Who we are

SA Operations specializes in the recruitment of highly skilled professionals for offshore and onshore projects. We offer comprehensive head-hunting, payroll and recruitment solutions for Oi l& Gas and renewables industry. At SA Operations we ensure friendly service, are customer-oriented, and guarantee the ideal match between client requirements and candidates within the maritime, offshore, and energy industries.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.sa-world.com/ and our LinkedIn page at www.linkedin.com/company/saworld

About our client

Our client is a global leader in international marine geoscience and offshore construction support, primarily in the energy sector, with a focus on renewables. Our client is recognized as a leading provider of high-quality, cost-efficient solutions covering the entire life cycle of assets and projects, from design to decommissioning, and combines expertise in marine and offshore operations with consultancy, engineering, and operational capabilities to offer true turnkey solutions.

Key Responsibilities

The Tender Writer prepares and submits client proposals under the Commercial Manager's guidance. The candidates should be familiar with marine and land surveying specifications (including geophysical, geotechnical, environmental, UXO surveys) and/or offshore construction support services. Most importantly, the Tender Writer upholds our Health, Safety, and Quality values and procedures. Support on Group IMS maintenance and performance management. Furthermore:

  • Examine tender documentation, including operational provisions, technical specifications, and commercial requirements.
  • Liaise with suppliers, partners, and all internal departments involved in the tendering process and define respective deliverables.
  • Define/propose technical solutions, methodologies, execution strategy, and draft work schedules.
  • Perform cost calculations and project budgeting.
  • Prepare and submit technical and commercial proposals, according to client requirements and company guidelines.
  • Liaise and attend meetings with the client throughout the entire bid cycle.
  • Produce reports and maintain complete records throughout the bidding process to ensure approval, traceability, and ultimately efficient handover to project teams.
  • Involved in business development activities from time to time e.g. social media marketing activities or conference and trade show attendance.
  • Managing relationships with Customers, during the tender clarification stages.
  • Manage the tender strategy to meet Customer requirements.
  • Prepare, Issue, and follow-up tenders, pricing/cost spreadsheets, and clarification with related documentation management and filing/archiving (digital and hard Copy).
  • Proper distribution/collection of documents during Preparation/ Review/Negotiation of Tenders.
  • Ensure that per each tender, a Peer Review is properly carried out.
  • Liaising with the Technical, Contract, and Procurement Dept. for advice on Method statements and technical solutions.
  • Services/Subcontractors’ selection and management until the finalization of the agreement.
  • Liaising with the Planning & Risk Manager for Tender Risks.

Candidate Profile

In addition to having a solid QHSE Advisor profile, has at least 2+ years’ experience in a relevant technical role and Good written and oral English.

  • Commercial acumen Attention to detail.
  • Inquisitive and challenging mindset.
  • Proficient in MS Office.
  • Great presentation skills, Persuasive style.
  • Working to deadlines and Flexible approach.
  • Must have the right to live and work in the UK. 

Apply for the role as TENDER WRITER by clicking ‘Apply’. If you have specific questions related to the vacancy, please contact SA Operations via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The recruiter responsible for this vacancy is: Jovelyn.