Bid Manager

Stratford and New Town
1 month ago
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Based in East London, the company are a very successful and highly-respected Electrical contractor providing Electrical & Security Services, delivering high-quality solutions to a wide range of clients, including commercial, industrial, and public sector organisations, with typical project values ranging from £25k up to £1m.
Established more than 50 years ago, and with an annual turnover exceeding £10m, the business continues to grow and expand, providing electrical engineering, security systems, and maintenance services, and as the result of continued growth, the company are looking to appoint a Bid Manager.
You will play a key role in preparing compelling bid submissions for electrical projects. The role involves collaborating closely with the commercial director, account manager, technical teams, estimators and project managers to craft persuasive bids and ensure accurate cost estimations for competitive pricing.
Bid Manager - Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify potential leads and tendering opportunities via their existing platforms and frameworks
  • Analyse client tender documents, SQs, ITTs and RFQs to understand requirements and evaluation criteria.
  • Draft, review, and submit high-quality bids, PQQs, and proposals in line with client specifications.
  • Develop compelling content, including executive summaries, case studies, and technical responses.
  • Ensure compliance with legal standards, industry regulations, and internal company policies.
  • Maintain and update a bid library with reusable content, templates, and project case studies.
  • Work closely with the directors, project managers, engineers, and sales teams to gather insights and refine bid content.
    Salary and Benefits Package include:
  • Base salary: £65,000 to £75,000 depending on experience
  • Option of Hybrid Working (typically 2 days working from home and 3 days office based)
  • Company Vehicle or Car Allowance
  • Travel expenses
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Pension options
  • Company events
  • Phone and Laptop
  • 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • The company also provide a very enjoyable, supportive, and rewarding working environment, as well as genuine career progression opportunities.
    If you would like to be considered for this position of Bid Manager please apply online, or contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd.
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