About the Role
As an LCS Tender & Project Manager , you will act as the primary focal point for lifecycle service opportunities and assigned projects, supporting both the tendering and execution phases. You will be responsible for developing customer proposals, coordinating tender submissions, managing project delivery, and ensuring equipment is successfully commissioned, supported, and optimised throughout its operational life.
Working closely with sales, engineering, operations, supply chain, digital solutions, finance, and customer stakeholders, you will ensure commercially competitive proposals are developed and that awarded projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate lifecycle service activities across assigned projects
- Act as primary contact for customers and internal stakeholders
- Support commissioning, start-up, and operational performance
- Coordinate engineering, operations, and technical support activities
- Monitor service KPIs and project delivery performance
- Support spare parts planning and service readiness
- Coordinate customer training and operational support
- Support digital monitoring and remote operations solutions
- Provide regular project reporting and updates
- Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards
Tendering & Commercial Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and submission of lifecycle service tenders, proposals, and quotations
- Review customer ITTs, RFQs, and service requirements
- Develop cost estimates, pricing models, and service delivery plans
- Coordinate inputs from engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance teams during tender preparation
- Support commercial reviews, risk assessments, and contract negotiations
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies during both tender and execution phases
- Manage project handover from tender award through execution and service delivery
- Monitor project budgets, revenue forecasts, margins, and financial performance
- Support continuous improvement of tendering processes and project execution methodologies
Qualifications & Skills Essential
- Experience in project management, lifecycle services, or service delivery environments
- Experience preparing tenders, proposals, quotations, or commercial submissions
- Strong stakeholder management and customer relationship skills
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines
- Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Commercial awareness with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Degree-qualified in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline
- Experience within Oil & Gas, Energy, Offshore, Marine, or Industrial sectors
- Knowledge of commissioning, operations support, or aftermarket services
- Understanding of contract management and commercial negotiations
- Experience with ERP and business systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Salesforce, or similar
- Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent)
Why Join Us Join our Global Family
At NOV, you will be part of a global organisation committed to innovation, operational excellence, and developing the technologies that power the world's energy industry. We value collaboration, integrity, safety, and continuous improvement, providing employees with opportunities to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful projects that make a real impact.
At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellbeing • Private Medical Insurance • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Finance & Protection • Pension Plan • Income Protection • Life Assurance • Personal Accident Coverage
Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family) • Dental Insurance • Healthcare Cash Plan • Partner Life Assurance • Critical Illness Cover • Retail Vouchers • Gym Membership • Cycle to Work Scheme Travel Insurance
