Our client is a multidisciplinary international contractor delivering environmental and water engineering projects across Europe and beyond. The organization combines process design, MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) expertise, and civil engineering capabilities to create sustainable water and wastewater treatment solutions. Working at the intersection of process engineering, infrastructure delivery, and environmental innovation, the company offers an opportunity to shape high‑value projects that address some of today’s most critical resource challenges. As Bid Manager – Water Treatment (Process & MEICA), you will lead and coordinate the entire tendering process for multidisciplinary water and wastewater treatment projects. From prequalification to contract signature, you ensure full alignment between technical design, process solutions, MEICA integration, cost strategy, and contractual conditions. Your Contribution Managing and coordinating the full bid lifecycle, including prequalification, tender preparation, and contract negotiation. Reviewing and analyzing tender documentation covering process, MEICA, civil, contractual, and commercial requirements. Defining the bid strategy in collaboration with senior management. Developing partnering and subcontracting strategies, particularly for MEICA and process packages. Coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams —process engineers, MEICA specialists, environmental experts, designers, estimators, legal, risk, and insurance advisors. Establishing and controlling bid planning, resourcing, and budgets. Clarifying and allocating responsibilities between partners and subcontractors. Ensuring consistency between process design, MEICA scope, civil works, cost estimation, and execution strategy within the final submission. Monitoring progress and quality of deliverables across all bid stages. Supporting contract and clarification meetings with clients, partners, and suppliers when required. Your Profile Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering —ideally Process, Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental disciplines. Minimum 8 years’ combined experience in tendering and project execution within water or wastewater treatment, across municipal and/or industrial sectors. At least 3 years in bid or tender management, coordinating process and MEICA elements. Good understanding of Design & Build project lifecycles for water treatment facilities. Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams in complex tenders. Strong planning, leadership, and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple bids. Analytical mindset and solutions‑driven approach. International exposure or cross‑border project experience is an advantage. Occasional travel availability for meetings and site visits. Fluent in English, Dutch, and French. What We Offer Exposure to multidisciplinary water and wastewater treatment projects across BeNeLux and international markets. Active involvement in process and MEICA‑driven design‑build tenders. A competitive remuneration and benefits package. Professional development and collaboration with seasoned engineers, bid specialists, and project leaders. An environment that values technical integrity, teamwork, and sustainability. About Cabo Norte Professionals Cabo Norte Professionals is a team of highly driven recruitment experts based in Belgium with 20 years of in-house recruitment expertise in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, France, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. It’s our talent to find yours! We recruit candidates for our clients’ companies as if they were our own. We share our passion for their business with you. We get you inspired. Tell you all about their story and vision, and your possible future role herein. We make it personal, tailored to your ambition and expectations. After all, you are not looking for a job, but a career offering possibilities, perspective and growth. We are here to pave your way to success. Our clients are important players in their industry and niche, operating in the BENELUX area, France or internationally, active in Architecture, Construction & Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Real Estate & Development, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Energy, Health, Safety & Environment, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Industry Interested? Hit the Apply Now button on this page and upload your up-to-date CV. We will get back to you as soon as we see a match. You may upload your CV in PDF format in English, Dutch or French. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.