Senior Tender Specialist

We are Subsea7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. We make offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy.

At Subsea7, we are looking for people who think differently. We want people who can bring new ideas and who are willing to take on challenges that will enable us to make a positive impact on a global stage.

In turn we will lift you up and encourage you to go further. Onshore or offshore, embark on a journey of opportunities, continuous learning and development.

Start your journey with us today.

Title: Senior Tender Specialist

Location:Perth, AU

Job Closing Date: 21 Nov 2025

What will you be doing?

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION

The Senior Tender Specialist is responsible for effective administration, preparation, production and execution of tenders within Subsea 7 guidelines and procedures. They may provide support and guidance to more junior members of the team.

All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture within Subsea 7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices. All personnel are also expected to provide leadership in creating a culture of ethics and integrity within Subsea 7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to our Code of Conduct.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of tenders/estimates in a structured approach, providing specialist non-technical tendering expertise and coordinating all aspects of the tender in accordance with Subsea 7 processes and client requirements;
• Participate in the negotiation phase, when nominated, for terms and conditions of tenders with Customers and Suppliers to achieve the best commercial position with minimum exposure to risk;
• Ensure all tenders are quality controlled and fully validated by the Functions;
• Prepare accurate and economic costing of tenders/budgets and assessment of risks including competition/market trends;
• Participate in all necessary tender technical, risk and HSEQ reviews, as well as record and complete all functional validations;
• Contribute to the tender commercial strategy and execution plan as directed;
• Support the monitoring of bid performance against Subsea 7's commercial targets;
• Operate within standardised Sales & Marketing policies, processes and systems;
• Provide support towards Sales & Marketing business partnering, knowledge and expertise;
• Ensure all tenders they have responsibility for are quality controlled and fully validated by the Functions;
• Ensure Sales & Marketing capitalises from lessons learned and is performed in accordance with best practice, striving to mitigate risk, promoting safety and integrity consistently; and
• Provide support and guidance to more junior members of the tendering department.

What experience would we like you to have?

KEY QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• General Education: Degree qualified (ideally in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business Management, Marketing) or similar.
• 5+ years of experience across Commercial, Operations, Engineering or Fabrication within the oil and gas industry
• Relevant previous experience in a similar environment
• Working knowledge of the tendering software Success Estimator and EcoSys is highly desirable.
• Good level of commercial acumen, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Previous experience in the subsea sector of the oil and gas industry, AsiaPac oil & gas experience desirable
• Ability to self-manage
• Experience working within an EPCI environment.

An environment where you can thrive

We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.

What happens next?

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Here are 3 top tips to help you submit a successful application:

• Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
• We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It's your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
• Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission

Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps.

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