Location: Germany (Bremen) - preferred , UK, Italy
Department: Commercial / Geophysical Survey Services
Reports to: Commercial Manager
About NEXTGEO
NEXTGEO is a leading provider of offshore survey, marine geoscience, and subsea engineering solutions. We support the global energy transition and digital infrastructure by delivering high‑quality data and innovative survey capabilities across offshore wind, interconnectors, oil & gas, and telecoms sectors. As our geophysical survey division continues to expand, we are seeking a Proposal Manager (m/f/d) to drive commercial excellence and strengthen our market position.
Role Overview
NEXTGEO is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead the development of high-quality, competitive proposals for geophysical survey projects. The role is responsible for managing the full proposal lifecycle - from opportunity assessment and bid coordination through to final submission - ensuring technical, commercial, and contractual alignment.
The Proposal Manager will work closely with geophysicists, survey engineers, project managers, and the commercial team to translate technical capabilities into clear, compelling client solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal & Bid Management
- Manage the end-to-end proposal process for geophysical and survey-related tenders
- Coordinate input from technical, commercial, operational, and management teams
- Develop compliant, well-structured, and client-focused proposals within tight deadlines
- Maintain bid schedules, responsibilities, and approval workflows
Technical & Commercial Coordination
- Work with geophysical and survey teams to define methodologies, scopes of work, and deliverables
- Support the development of cost estimates, pricing structures, and commercial assumptions
- Ensure alignment between technical content, pricing, and contractual terms
- Review client Invitations to Tender (ITT), RFQs, and contract documentation
- Identify key requirements, risks, and opportunities within tender documents
- Prepare executive summaries, method statements, schedules, and clarifications
- Manage client queries and coordinate formal clarifications and responses
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure proposals comply with client requirements, internal standards, and governance processes
- Maintain consistency of messaging, branding, and technical accuracy
- Support continuous improvement of proposal templates, tools, and content libraries
Market & Business Support
- Support business development activities by tracking opportunities and bid pipelines
- Capture lessons learned from bids and feedback from clients
- Contribute to market intelligence and competitor awareness within the geophysical survey sector
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Survey, Geophysics, Geoscience, or a related discipline
- Proven experience in proposal or bid management within offshore surveys, geophysics, or marine services
- Strong understanding of geophysical survey methods (e.g. seismic, UXO, geotechnical interface, or seabed mapping)
- Experience working with multidisciplinary technical and commercial teams
- Excellent written English skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
- Experience with offshore renewable energy, cable route surveys, or defence‑related projects
- Familiarity with international tenders and contracting environments
- Strong organisational … (continued)
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
- High attention to detail and quality
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder coordination skills
- Commercial awareness and risk-focused mindset
- Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented approach
What NEXTGEO Offers
- A key role in shaping successful bids for high-profile offshore projects
- Exposure to advanced geophysical and survey technologies
- A collaborative, international working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Find out more: https://www.nextgeo.eu/
Next Geosolutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, colour, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.
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