Tender Desk Staff (Water and Maritime)

     Haskoning is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Tender Desk professional to join our Water & Maritime team in Makati and support proposal, tender and business development activities across the APAC region.

What you do as a Tender Desk Staff (Water and Maritime)

     As Tender Desk Staff (Water and Maritime), you will provide proposal, tender and business development support across Philippines and the wider APAC region. Working closely with Business Development, Technical and Marketing teams, you will support opportunity qualification, proposal preparation, tender coordination, CRM management and business reporting to improve the quality and efficiency of regional business development activities.

     You are organized, resourceful, and comfortable coordinating multiple requirements under tight deadlines. You enjoy working with technical, commercial and marketing colleagues, and you take pride in producing clear, compliant and high-quality proposal materials. You are curious about digital ways of working and can use data, CRM information and AI-enabled tools to improve proposal quality and team productivity.

Responsibilities:

• support business development, proposal and tender activities across Vietnam and the APAC region
• coordinate high-quality and compliant proposal submissions, from template preparation through to final submission
• monitor tender portals, procurement platforms and client announcements, and conduct market research across priority countries and sectors
• screen leads and support opportunity qualification together with Business Development teams
• support strategic review of RFPs by identifying key risks, opportunities and potential win themes
• coordinate proposal schedules, review meetings, stakeholder inputs and submission timelines
• liaise with Business Development, Marketing and technical teams across APAC, including support for major pursuits across countries and business units
• maintain regional project references, capability statements, brochures, proposal libraries, CapStats, Toolkit resources and other business development asset
• maintain and update Oracle CRM / ABW opportunity records, and support pipeline reporting and proposal performance analysis
• prepare Power BI dashboards and regional business development reports where required
• apply AI and digital tools to improve proposal drafting, research, document management, workflow efficiency, and productivity
• contribute to Tender Desk best practices and continuous improvement across the APAC region

Where you will work

     Haskoning is a worldwide independent engineering, project management, and consultancy firm which integrates 140+ years of engineering expertise with digital technologies and software solutions. Our 6,000 colleagues are working from offices in more than 25 countries across the world. Through our mission “Enhancing Society Together”, we take responsibility for having a positive impact in the world.

     Our Philippine office consists of colleagues based in our main office in Makati and across project sites. As a team, we excel in a wide variety of services and have a significant and growing portfolio in climate resilience, maritime, renewables and wider water-related infrastructure. Our clients range from government bodies and development institutions to private developers, and we provide services from inception, master planning and feasibility through to design and construction management. Our work is centered in the Philippines, while also supporting opportunities across APAC and globally.

     You will be part of the regional Tender Desk and Water & Maritime business development community, supporting pursuits, proposal coordination, market intelligence, content management and digital enablement activities across priority countries and sectors. Read about our projects here. For other career opportunities, please click here.

What you bring

Profile and Competencies:

• strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented mindset
• excellent written and spoken English, including confidence in business writing and proposal coordination
• effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• affinity with digital ways of working, including use of AI productivity tools to support research, proposal preparation and content development
• ability to work independently while contributing effectively to regional teams

Qualifications and Experience:

• bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing or a related discipline
• 2–5 years of experience in proposal coordination, tender support or business development support
• experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is preferred
• familiarity with Oracle CRM / ABW, proposal libraries, tender portals or procurement platforms is an advantage

What we offer you

     At Haskoning, you will collaborate with an engaging and supportive team, enabling you to develop your skills while working on challenging and diverse projects in the Philippines. You will have opportunities to advance by working on future projects both locally and globally, contributing to your growth within the company. Additionally, we offer:

• a market competitive salary with annual increases and healthcare benefits for you and your family
• bonuses based on company profit
• flexible work arrangements and hybrid work setup to ensure a good balance between personal and professional life
• lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training and development opportunities (example: access to LinkedIn learning or taking part of learning weeks organized by our HR Talent Management team, external trainings, regional leadership programs, in-house trainings from international Haskoning colleagues, etc.)
• informal and inclusive culture: a creative, digital, dynamic, open and welcoming environment where people come first, diversity is embraced, team spirit is high, and everyone is approachable. There are also social activities and opportunities to network with other colleagues in the Philippines through team building activities and parties.
• work with passionate, dedicated, and supportive colleagues from the Philippines and from other Haskoning offices in some opportunities 

Are you our new colleague?

     We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will give you feedback as soon as possible. The application process then consists of 1–2 interviews. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!

     For more information, you can always contact Michelle Spoor (recruiter Water & Maritime) at [email protected]. Due to privacy law, please submit your application via the apply button and not via email.

     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. 

Acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be taken into consideration.