Do you want to join ourGeo-data revolution? Fugro's global reach and unique know-how willput the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration andtechnical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluableinsights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-datafor their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assetsmore safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we're always lookingfor new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds whoenjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spiritfurther. For individuals who can take the initiative but work wellwithin a team.
Therole
Fugro arelooking for a Proposal Specialist to join the Metocean monitoringand forecasting team working in the offshore sustainable energy andmarine sectors. Based out of either our Wallingford or Portchesteroffices you will be part of a 16 strong team responsible forbuilding winning quotes and tenders for our clients located acrossEurope and Africa (EUAF). You will collaborate closely with Fugrocolleagues throughout EUAF, as well as in Asia and the Americas.You will be commercially astute and have tendering and/or projectmanagement experience gained in the offshore sector combined with agood technical background. This role will suit someone who isdriven, looking for personal development and is a team player whowants to actively contribute to the activities of a motivatedcommercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to work for acompany that is dedicated to investing in the wellbeing of itsstaff and their professional development.
Here's what a typical week wouldbe like:
* Reviewingclient proposal and tender requests technically and commercially todetermine requirements andpriorities.
* Undertaking bid/no-bid decisionreview process.
* Liaising with project teams todetermine and validate technicalsolutions.
* Determining the winning bidstrategy, technically andcommercially.
* Preparation of proposals andtenders.
* Building project costing anddetermining margin.
* Collaborate with colleaguesfrom other internal departments on joint tenders involving floatingLiDAR buoys, environmental, geo and other survey scopes usedoffshore.
* Following the internal bid approvalprocess.
* Ensure all relevant documents areshared with the client and that there is accurate recording keepingthroughout.
* Working collaboratively withclients through tender clarifications, negotiations, feedback, andhandover to the project teams.
* Keep up to datewith industry, competitor and scientific news and developments(renewable energy, energy transition, coastal infrastructure, CCS,etc.), attending selected exhibitions andconferences.
Who we're lookingfor:
Essential:
* Professionalexperience working in offshore marine/metocean, environmental,survey or engineering.
* Professional experienceworking in a tendering and/or project managementrole
* Driven and enthusiastic with a desire toachieve technical and commercialsuccess.
* Organised with an ability toprioritise tasks, strong attention to detail, conscientious andable to work on own initiative.
* Intermediate toadvanced Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills, with aninterest to learn the use of new software packages (Fugro'sinternal support services software).
Desirable:
* Degreeor higher in related subject.
* Fluency in anadditional language.
What weoffer:
Fugro provides a positive work environment aswell as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We alsooffer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. Bygiving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you'll be able todo what you do best, better. Which should help us to find freshways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to beyourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keeneye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too.Because to be the world's leading Geo-data specialist, we need thestrength in depth that comes from a diverse, driventeam.
* Extensivecareer & training opportunities both nationally andinternationally.
* Competitive salary accompaniedby an attractive package including car allowance, contributorypension scheme, life assurance and private medicalinsurance.
* Flexible and hybridworking
* 25 days annualleave.
* Option to buy or sell up to 5 daysannual leave.
* Discountsportal
* Subsidised canteen/restaurant inWallingford.
* Opportunity to lease a discountedelectric car.
* Freeparking.
Our view on diversity, equity, andinclusion
At Fugro, ourpeople 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 unfairtreatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treatedfairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard.Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense ofbelonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel moreconnected to Fugro's purpose 'together create a safe and liveableworld' - and to each other.
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A degree inGeophysics, Geology or a related discipline