Tender Manager

As a DBFM Tender Manager, you lead the tender process for complex infrastructure projects within the Mobility division of Equans Belux. You contribute to high-quality bids and strong contracts for the Belgian infrastructure market while working on projects such as Brabo II, Oosterweel and the Annie Cordy Tunnel.

At Equans, we believe that diverse talents strengthen our teams. We actively build an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcome, can be themselves, and we encourage everyone to apply.

Your work location: Aartselaar, with regular travel throughout Belgium. Partial homeworking is possible.

Your Equans base: Aartselaar.

Zoom on the job:

• you manage the entire tender process from A to Z
• you analyse tender documents, contract conditions, project scope and planning, and identify technical and financial risks and opportunities
• you coordinate communication between the tender teams of the companies and parties involved
• you act as the first point of contact for the client
• you work with specialists from contract management, Legal, Finance, Insurance, planning and technical disciplines
• you inspire multidisciplinary teams to develop creative and competitive proposals within the contractual and technical framework of the specification
• you lead the preparation, discussion and completion of Heads of Terms and the main industrial agreements
• you report to the management committees of participating companies and partners
• you ensure the correct application of internal guidelines, standards, norms and legal requirements
• you guide internal approval processes and risk committees
• you prepare bids and contribute to tender documentation in line with client requirements
• you prepare and participate in technical and commercial clarification meetings
• you continuously optimise bids to increase the chances of securing the contract
• you build lasting relationships with strategic suppliers and subcontractors
• you develop standards and processes that contribute to stronger and more competitive bids
• you actively take part in strategic and tactical discussions, from project start-up to handover to the execution team

Come as you are, ideally with:

• master’s degree in engineering or finance
• preferably 10 years or more experience in tender management, although young graduates are also welcome to apply
• good knowledge of common MS Office applications
• knowledge of and experience in the efficient use of AI tools
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• commercial awareness and the ability to bring different stakeholders together around a common goal
• pragmatic, proactive and solution-oriented approach
• ability to work independently with a strong sense of integrity and professional ethics
• natural leadership skills and the ability to guide teams
• fluent knowledge of Dutch and English, both spoken and written, with French considered an asset

What if you became Tender Manager at Equans?

For you this means:

• a market rate salary in line with your education and experience
• interesting training and career opportunities
• group insurance, hospitalization insurance
• eco vouchers, meal vouchers, 13th month, supplemental pension
• electrical lease car
• smartphone with subscription, internet fee
• additional paid leave, homeworking
• discounts through Benefits@Work (culture, sports, travel, and more)