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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:  Commercial Tender Lead

Location: 

Rio de Janeiro, BR

Job Closing Date:  31/01/2026

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the commercial lead for tender opportunities, owning the commercial strategy and delivery process.
  • Develop and manage tender plans, schedules, budgets, governance, and approval processes.
  • Support proposal development by identifying client drivers, shaping winning strategies, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
  • Coordinate commercial and contractual inputs from estimating, supply chain, legal, finance, tax, planning, risk, and HSEQ functions.
  • Lead tender costing activities, ensuring estimates are complete, accurate, risk-assessed, and commercially optimised.
  • Manage commercial risk and opportunity registers, driving mitigation strategies and value-creation initiatives.
  • Prepare, review, and negotiate commercial qualifications, contractual terms, and pricing strategies.
  • Facilitate client, partner, and internal stakeholder engagement throughout the tender lifecycle, including post-submission negotiations and clarifications.

 

Key Deliverables:

  • Tender management documentation, including schedules, budgets, deliverables registers, and compliance matrices.
  • Commercial submissions, pricing models, qualification registers, contract reviews, and board approval papers.
  • Consolidation and management of inputs from commercial disciplines and alliance partners.
  • High-quality, compliant tender submissions and support through to contract award and execution.

What experience would we like you to have?

What experience would we like you to have?

  • Degree qualified ideally in Cost Management, Project Management, Finance or Engineering, or similar.
  • Previous Experience in relevant roles ideally within the subsea or offshore environment or relevant Commercial roles from similar industries, and/or experience of delivering on Tenders or Projects of various types and size.
  • Knowledge Required
    • Broad Technical knowledge of how we manage and deliver subsea Projects
    • Understanding of the role of other supporting Functions on Tenders
    • Ability to understand and interpret the impacts of the Contracting Principles to be applied on Tenders
    • Understanding of the construction of Tender estimates
    • Knowledge of the subsea construction market and competitor capabilities
  • Attributes
    • Strong communication skills
    • Good negotiation skills
    • Stakeholder Management and presentation skills
    • Resource Management and Workforce Planning across multiple disciplines
    • Cultural awareness and sensitivity
    • Budget Management and control

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? 
If you would like to apply for this role, simply click the Apply button found on this page.   

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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. 
To find out more about Subsea7 visit our website here

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