Group Tender Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's or master's degree in business economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills to assess market trends and operational data.
- Two to five years of work experience; experience in the maritime, dredging, or B2B industry is preferred.
- Experience in tendering and the bid process is a plus.
- Good interpersonal skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly proficient in written and spoken English.
- Willingness to travel abroad.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with a structured, hands-on approach.
- Ability to engage and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
- Proactive and able to take initiative, working independently and as part of a team.
- Desire to learn, grow within the role, and take on increasing responsibilities.
- Proactive in generating clear and compelling written content for tender submissions.
- Willingness to engage with internal stakeholders and visit operational sites as part of induction and continued development.
- Support the global Commercial team in preparing and delivering pre-qualifications, tender proposals, and client presentations by coordinating, compiling, analyzing, and organizing input, data, estimated costs, pricing, and feedback for submissions.
- Coordinate and drive commercial and tender processes for new and existing business opportunities, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and departments.
- Maintain and monitor the tender pipeline and ensure accurate data and effective use of the SL CRM system throughout the project and bid lifecycle.
- Maintain and implement the commercial framework, ensuring consistency in guidelines, formats, and models for tender submissions.
- Provide market and operational analysis to support bid strategies during the pre-tender phase.
- Facilitate post-award handover by summarizing and briefing relevant teams on tender outcomes.
- Experience in the maritime, dredging, or B2B industry.
- Experience in tendering and the bid process.
About the company
Smit Lamnalco provides marine support services worldwide, focusing on towage and related operations for onshore and offshore activities. It deploys a fleet of about 160 vessels and a workforce of around 2,500 staff to support clients in challenging environments across more than 30 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Australia and Asia. How it works: trained personnel perform towage, docking, and other marine support tasks under established safety and operational standards, delivering customised services that fit a client’s operational needs in local markets and remote or complex settings. How it differs: a 55+ year operating history, large, experienced team, and global reach combined with local-market customization and strong safety and reliability norms that ensure consistent performance. Goal: to provide safe, efficient marine support that meets or exceeds client expectations wherever and whenever needed.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Netherlands
Founded
1963
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Boskalis H1 2026 said Smit Lamnalco earnings stayed stable on long-term contracts.
- August 2026 Guyana tug orders expand exposure to ExxonMobil’s Stabroek Block.
- Boskalis secured a Gabon renewal in Q2 2026, proving contract retention.
What critics are saying
- End-2026 Guyana delivery deadlines create execution risk for ExxonMobil Stabroek operations.
- Middle East unrest already raises operating costs across Smit Lamnalco’s regional fleet.
- Boskalis integration or divestment turmoil destabilizes management, capex, and customer confidence.
What makes Smit Lamnalco unique
- Full Boskalis ownership gives Smit Lamnalco deep capital and project backing.
- Four 2026 Guyana tugs combine towing, DP, logistics, and maintenance.
- Long-term terminal-service contracts span LNG, offshore production, and towage across 25 countries.
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