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Bid Manager

Heaton Norris
7 months ago
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Join a Leading Utility Engineering Contractor

Are you an experienced Bid Manager looking for your next challenge? We are seeking talented professionals to join our dynamic team, delivering winning bids and shaping the future of the UK’s utility and civil engineering sectors.

As one of the fastest-growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, we have a proven track record of delivering innovative, customer-focused civil engineering solutions. Due to continued growth, we have multiple Bid Manager opportunities nationwide.

About the Role As a Bid Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing high-value projects by leading the end-to-end bid process. Collaborating with subject matter experts across estimating, commercial, and legal teams, you will produce compelling, high-quality submissions that address client needs and enhance tender success rates.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary and benefits package including pension and Healthcare for you and your partner.

Nationwide opportunities with flexible working arrangements reporting to their Slough, Stockport or Borehamwood locations.

Be part of a fast-growing, industry-leading organisation.

Work on high-profile, strategic projects that shape the UK’s infrastructure.

Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-end bid management, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions.

Lead and mentor a Junior Bid Manager, fostering career development.

Work closely with bid writers to produce exceptional written proposals.

Manage project planning, deadlines, and production workflows.

Attend client bid sessions and workshops, as required.

Develop storyboarding and answer planning strategies.

Ensure compliance with all bid requirements while maximising quality and impact.

Write and review bids, ensuring clarity, consistency, and persuasiveness.

What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Bid Manager within Utilities, Civil Engineering, or Construction.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple bids simultaneously.

Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Degree in a relevant discipline.

APMP Foundation or Practitioner Level (desirable).This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Bid Manager to take their career to the next level within a thriving, ambitious business. If you’re passionate about winning bids, driving business growth, and delivering excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be part of our success story

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