Global Tenderdesk & Major Pursuits Manager

Overview

As Global Tenderdesk & Major Pursuits Manager, you’ll lead high‑impact, international bids and set the standard for pursuit excellence across regions. This role 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, manage and develop the team (currently based primarily in UK and the Netherlands), ensuring effective collaboration, resource allocation and professional growth.
• 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.

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.
• A strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
• 28 vacation days (full‑time) with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful. Work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, a home office allowance and a fully equipped home workspace.
• A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks and various knowledge‑sharing groups.
• Travel allowance and convenient workplace located within the Netherlands or the UK, with travel expense reimbursement and an NS Business Card.
• An informal and inclusive culture with voluntary social and sports activities and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.

How to Apply

Click on 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.

Do you have any questions about the role or the process? You can always contact Maria Boeve, Recruiter, at maria.boeve@haskoning.com.

Equal Opportunity

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces each individual’s unique background, identity and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here.

Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage. Due to the privacy law, please submit your application via the apply button and not via email. Acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be taken into consideration.

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