Installation Proposal Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
Manage the installation scope in our global tenders
Are you keen on joining diverse team, running international tenders for large infrastructure projects aiming to connect a greener world? Working closely with our international customers, we develop, manufacture and install efficient, environmentally friendly and technologically advanced high-voltage cables, for land and offshore applications worldwide.
Manage the installation tendering process
Our installation department continues to grow and we are looking for a new colleague to join our team as Installation Proposal Manager. In this role you will be a part of our tender team, with responsibility for the cable installation part of our proposals. You will efficiently manage the installation tendering process for all assigned projects and ensure the best execution methodology and commercial solution is offered to our customers.
With your technical interest and business-minded approach you will work with tendering of large, complex projects, many of which are for major installations. Other responsibilities will include presenting our installation solutions to customers and negotiations with the motivation to secure contracts in our tenders, many of which are for major stakeholders in the international market.
Your primary tasks will be:
- Responsibility for installation aspects in the tender from start of tendering to contract award and handover to the project installation department
- Responsibility to deliver high quality tenders, prioritizing appropriately and meeting both customer demands and directives and NKT Installation Strategy
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, internally and externally and act as a single point of contact during the tender phase
- Identify, evaluate and negotiate with installation subcontractors
- Responsibility to ensure a competitive installation solution - both technically and commercially
- Preparing the documentation package to the Client
- Preparing an accurate cost estimate and time schedule for the proposal installation solution
- Presenting our installation solutions to customers and conducting the negotiations with the goal to secure agreements in our tenders
You will be part of an international team placed over different locations. This role will be based in Rotterdam, NL. Some additional travel will be required mainly throughout Europe on an ad-hoc basis (approximately 30 days per year). With great responsibilities and the opportunity to work within NKT, being part of the green transformation, our department understands the importance of a great work environment, personal development opportunities and ensuring work-life balance.
Proficient communicators with a focus on business outcomes
The ideal candidate for this role will be highly communicative, effective in teamwork, and focused on accomplishing project tasks. You will enjoy working together and sharing experiences with colleagues and thrive when collaborating with internal departments to optimize the technical and commercial solution to our customers. Equally important is your business-oriented mindset, as well as your ability to handle negotiations with subcontractors and understand contractual information. As we work with MS Projects, you already know and can work with this program.
Additionally, your CV includes:
- BSc or MSc degree within Engineering
- Minimum 5 years work experience in technical sales or project management. Experience within the cable installation industry, landfall HDD work and nearshore works would be of benefit
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
Join us as “We connect a greener world!”
NKT is working towards building a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. Please apply via at our website at by August 31, 2026. Personality and adaptive tests may be included in the recruitment process.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact on Linkedin; Deputy Manager Installation Tender Management Reza Sani, If you would like to know more about the recruitment process, please reach out to HR Manager Pieter van den Eijnden, Please note due to the GDPR regulations we are unable to accept any applications via e-mail.
We are looking forward to receive your application!
About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,500 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025.We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com