Bid Manager - Energy

Bid Manager - Energy Sector
Warrington (flexible, with multiple office locations across the UK)
Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Up to £85,000 per annum (DOE)

Are you an experienced Bid Manager within the Energy sector and looking to take ownership of major infrastructure tenders and play a key role in securing high-value projects? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can influence bid strategy, have genuine autonomy and progress your career within a growing business?

You will have the opportunity to lead complex bids and major frameworks, working on a substantial pipeline of opportunities across the Energy and wider Infrastructure sectors, with the backing and resources of an established international organisation.

My client is a well established infrastructure contractor experiencing significant growth across its UK operations, particularly within the Energy sector.
With a strong financial position, an expanding portfolio of opportunities and ambitious plans for continued growth across areas such as OHL, Substations and Underground cabling, the business is investing in its pre-construction and bid management capabilities to support the next stage of its development.

As a Bid Manager, you will take ownership of high-value tenders and frameworks, working closely with technical, commercial and operational teams to develop competitive submissions that support the company's growth ambitions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where you will have a genuine impact on future project wins, with opportunities for long-term career progression.

• Taking full ownership of the bid process, from initial PQQ and ITT stages through to final submission.
• Leading complex, high-value infrastructure bids and major framework opportunities, including schemes exceeding £100 million.
• Developing effective bid strategies, win themes and compelling technical and commercial submissions.
• Creating detailed storyboards and coordinating subject matter experts to produce high-quality responses.
• Managing bid programmes, deadlines and resources to ensure all tender requirements are delivered successfully.
• Ensuring compliance with internal governance procedures and client tender requirements.
• Working collaboratively with estimating, engineering, commercial and operational teams to develop competitive solutions.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and key differentiators to strengthen bid submissions.
• Contributing to continuous improvements in bid processes, quality and overall tender success.

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager within Energy sector
• Experience managing large, complex tenders and framework bids, ideally valued at £100 million or more.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end bid management, including PQQs, ITTs, governance processes and tender submissions.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication, organisational and project management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to develop effective bid strategies.
• Experience with in power transmission, distribution, substations, overhead lines or underground cabling would be advantageous.

Experience gained within a major infrastructure contractor or established energy business would be particularly beneficial.

You will receive a competitive remuneration package, including:

• Salary: up to £85,000 per annum, dependent on experience, with flexibility for particularly strong candidates for a Senior Bid Manager role.
• Car Allowance: £5,400 - £6,500 per annum depending on banding
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Additional Benefits:
  Enhanced family-friendly policies, health cash plan,…