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

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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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