Ocean Career: Fugro USV Commercial Manager

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? At Fugro, we’re pioneering the future of offshore operations with our cutting-edge Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), helping clients design, build, and operate their assets more safely and sustainably. As our Commercial Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial success of this rapidly growing service line, supporting innovative projects across Europe and Africa in sectors like offshore wind, oil & gas, and subsea cables. This role offers the chance to make a real impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where your ideas and leadership will shape the future of our USV services.

Your role and responsibilities:

  • Lead the commercial strategy for Fugro’s USV operations across Europe and Africa, ensuring alignment with business goals and market opportunities.
  • Drive the development and submission of high-quality proposals, including pricing strategies, go/no-go decisions, and final approvals.
  • Support the successful launch of new USVs by onboarding clients and building tailored commercial strategies for each vessel rollout.
  • Act as the key liaison between the Marine Asset Integrity and Marine Site Characterization business lines for USV operations.
  • Manage and mentor a team of proposal managers and business development specialists.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as an account manager for key clients.
  • Collaborate with the Service Line Director on forecasting, budgeting, and commercial oversight.
  • Track market trends and competitive activity to inform strategic decisions.

What you’ll need to thrive in this role:

  • Experience in a commercial, proposal, business development, or project management role within the offshore or marine industry.
  • Strong commercial insight with a track record of developing pricing strategies and winning proposals.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Willingness to travel across Europe and Africa as needed.
  • A nationally recognized business or technical qualification or equivalent vocational qualification.
  • Dutch-speaking candidates are preferred, though not essential.


Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply.

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