Haskoning, Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Global Tenderdesk & Major Pursuits Manager
As Global Tenderdesk & Major Pursuits Manager, you’ll lead high-impact, international bids and set the standard for pursuit excellence across regions. This is your chance to influence strategy, drive collaboration worldwide, and make a measurable impact on how Haskoning competes and wins in the global market.
What you will do
* Lead the delivery of major (international) pursuits, ensuring our high-impact bids are positioned early, resourced effectively, and delivered to exceptional standards.
* Lead and develop our global tenderdesk team, strengthening collaboration, consistency, and capability across regions.
* Work closely with the Director Growth & Marketing to define and steer our global Way of Working (WoW), embedding smarter processes, shared platforms, and best‑practice collaboration.
* Provide strategic leadership for major pursuits across regions, ensuring alignment, quality, and timely delivery.
* Lead and inspire a global community of tender professionals, fostering collaboration, capability, and shared standards.
* Partner with Marketing and Business Development to position our pursuits early and develop clear, competitive bid strategies.
* Define and drive the global Way of Working, embedding consistent processes, tools, and governance across tendering activity.
* Champion digital platforms, AI tools, and data‑driven insights to enhance proposal quality and efficiency.
* Support and mentor regional tenderdesk leads, promoting a culture of learning, performance, and innovation. Monitor pursuit performance, analyse trends, and share insights to improve win rates and operational excellence.
Where you will work
At Haskoning, an independent, employee‑owned international consultancy, you will join a mission‑driven team focused on "Enhancing Society Together". We deliver engineering, design and consultancy services with software and technology across 25+ countries. This senior strategic role reports to the Director Growth & Marketing in the Business Line Water & Maritime.
What You Bring
* Extensive experience in bid management and pursuit leadership, ideally within consultancy, professional services or engineering.
* Proven ability to lead and develop international and cross‑regional teams, aligning diverse cultures and time zones through collaboration and influence.
* Strong track record in developing and implementing bid strategies, working early with Marketing and BD to shape clear, client‑focused proposals.
* Experience in process alignment, digitalisation and AI integration to enhance consistency and performance.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and technical experts.
* Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related discipline (APMP or similar accreditation desirable).
* When required, willingness to travel to connect with teams and stakeholders.
What You Can Expect From Us
* A competitive base salary with annual increases.
* An attractive compensation package including a strong pension scheme, personal budget, annual profit sharing, and company share options.
* 28 vacation days (full‑time), with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days and exchange three public holidays for meaningful personal days. Hybrid model, flexible hours, home office allowance and fully equipped workspace.
* Development opportunities: training programmes, learning weeks, knowledge‑sharing groups.
* Travel allowance – workplace in the Netherlands or UK, expense reimbursement, NS Business Card. Encourages sustainable commuting.
* Informal inclusive culture with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.
Application details
Click the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter before the 19th of November. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible. If you have any questions, contact Maria Boeve, Recruiter (maria.boeve@haskoning.com).
The deadline for applying is the 19th of November.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
Haskoning is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, ages, genders, and other characteristics. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.
Note
Due to privacy law, submit your application via the apply button only. Acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be considered.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Design, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries
Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Construction
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