Intern Tender Office

As an intern in the Tender Office, your challenge lies in collaborating with the team to win tenders. You inspire and motivate each other to create a winning bid and you contribute to the development of the department. Are you ready to be part of this dynamic team?

What to expect

Your impact as an intern at the Tender Office at Van Oord, you support the department in preparing competitive bids for new projects. You ensure that the tender aligns with the client's requirements. Additionally, you ensure that the management is always informed about the developments in your tender and you help improving the tender process.

Your responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the preparation of tender documents;
• Working to continuously improve our way of working;
• Contributing to planning and risk sessions.

There are two internship positions: one at the Dredging & Infra business unit in Rotterdam motivation letter which location is suitable for you. You may occasionally be asked to travel to project locations or other Van Oord offices.

Your work environment
The Tender Office is part of the Engineering and Estimating department and is responsible for preparing and submitting competitive bids for new projects. The team closely collaborates with other departments to develop cost estimates, project plans, and technical proposals that meet the client's requirements and ensure the success of the project. As an intern, you have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to securing a successful project for Van Oord.

 The business units Offshore Energy and Dredging & Infra are responsible for delivering a wide range of projects, including oil and gas infrastructure, renewable energy, dredging, coastal defense and maritime construction. Tender teams vary in size and specializations. The atmosphere is open and transparent: we engage in easy conversations, and there is a strong willingness to help each other. There is natural support for new colleagues.