At Haskoning, we are looking for a Bid Manager to join our Global Tenderdesk and help shape how we pursue some of the most complex and high-value infrastructure projects across the world. Based in the Netherlands and working internationally, you will be at the heart of our commercial engine.
As Bid Manager, you lead and coordinate high-quality tender submissions across our international infrastructure portfolio. You work closely with technical teams, business developers, and the global tenderdesk community to drive submission excellence, enable regional capacity, and support the pursuit of major opportunities. In this role you will:
- Lead end-to-end proposal and EoI development: structuring, compliance, formatting, document control, and submission readiness across international procurement routes (WB, EBRD, EU, AfDB, ADB etc).
- Drive bid coordination across internal teams, managing review cycles, tracking requirements, maintaining compliance matrices, and ensuring consistent, on-time outputs.
- Enable colleagues across the business on tenderdesk ways of working, tools, templates, and submission standards; and accelerate consistency.
- Support prioritisation toward major pursuits and flag opportunities early; lead structured readiness activities including planning, approval process oversight, and governance.
- Coordinate lead screening and regional growth intelligence; partner with Business Development and Marketing to keep the pipeline, credentials, and capability statements current and aligned.
At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.
We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.
As our new Bid Manager, you will become part of the team Global Tenderdesk & Major Pursuits, Water & Maritime Business Line in the Netherlands. Our Global Tenderdesk is a growing team of ~20 bid professionals embedded across regions, supporting a portfolio of major international infrastructure pursuits. We combine deep technical expertise with structured bid management practices.
You bring a collaborative, structured approach to complex bid environments, comfortable working across cultures, timelines, and levels of seniority. You are self-directed, quality-focused, and energised by the challenge of making the submission process work better for everyone involved.
- 7+ years of experience in bid management, proposal coordination, or technical tendering, ideally in international infrastructure, engineering, or consultancy tenders
- Solid working knowledge of international procurement frameworks such as World Bank, EBRD, AfDB, or other donor/procurement routes.
- Strong organisational and coordination skills, able to manage multiple concurrent bids, deadlines, and stakeholders without losing quality.
- Excellent written English with the ability to structure, edit, and improve technical content for non-technical audiences; Dutch and/or French would be an advantage.
- Based in the Delft; flexible to travel within other Haskoning offices in the Netherlands, and comfortable working across time zones and international teams in a hybrid environment.
- Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), working knowledge of bid or project management tools, CRM platforms, and experience with AI-assisted workflows.
At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.
What we offer:
- A solid foundation: A competitive base salary with annual increases.
- An attractive compensation package: Including 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.
- Work-life balance: 28 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, a home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
- Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
- Travel allowance: A conveniently located workplace at one of our offices, with travel expense reimbursement and an NS Business Card. If you walk or bike to work, you’ll receive a higher travel allowance—encouraging sustainable commuting.
- Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.
Read more about our employee benefits here.
Then we would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible.
The application process then consists of three interviews and possibly an assessment. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!
Do you have any questions about the role or the process? You can always contact Maria Boeve, Recruiter, at [email protected]
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. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.
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Acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be taken into consideration.
