Proposal Manager

Job Description

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

The role

The Fugro Marine Environmental team within the Marine Site Characterisation business line is now looking for an enthusiastic Proposal Manager to join the team based in our waterfront offices in Portchester, on the UK’s south coast or in our offices within Edinburgh’s Heriot Watt University campus.

Working as a pivotal part of the team, you will primarily be responsible for writing tenders for Marine Environmental projects world-wide, whilst maintaining excellent relationships with clients through responding to enquiries, active follow-ups and identifying opportunities for Fugro.

The Marine Environmental team specialises in environmental site characterisation, impact assessment and ecological monitoring. The data we collect enables our clients and regulatory organisations to fully understand the effects of developments and activities in the coastal and marine environment.

Your key responsibilities will include the review of client provided Invitations to Tender (ITT), using your technical and commercial knowledge you will prepare and write proposals, plan surveys, identify areas of innovation, prepare schedules, calculate price and identify project risks. Your work will involve collaborating with colleagues from across the globe working in a team comprising legal staff and commercial colleagues from different survey disciplines to prepare joint responses.

This role will suite someone with commercial tendering experience and awareness of the marine survey industry, or with a technical marine survey / marine biology background and an enthusiasm for entering a high paced client focussed environment.

Who we’re looking for:

Essential:

• BSc in Marine Science or Environmental Science or relevant equivalent commercial, management or sales experience.

• Skilled problem solver with excellent verbal and written communication with a methodical common-sense approach, attention to detail and exceptional inter-personal and communication skills.

• Strong numeracy skills with good Microsoft Office capabilities.

• Experience of producing written deliverables.

Desirable

• Experience writing or costing commercial proposals.

• Ability to think outside the box and design innovative solutions or schedules.

• Business development negotiation experience.

What we offer:

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.

• Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.

• 24 days annual leave.

• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.

• Opportunity to lease a discounted electric car.

• Flexible working hours.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Free parking.

• Discounts portal

Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

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Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

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