M&E Bid Manager

Acorn Engineering Limited is a leading, independent provider of mechanical and electrical maintenance services, operating across London and the South East. With over 40 years’ experience in the industry, Acorn has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative, efficient, and compliant building services solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial offices, retail, residential, healthcare, and education.

Part of the wider Mecsia Group, Acorn is known for its collaborative approach, technical expertise, and commitment to building long-term client relationships through high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement.

We are seeking an experienced M&E Bid Manager to lead and deliver high-quality tender submissions from initial opportunity through to contract award. This is a key role within the business, responsible for managing the full bid lifecycle, ensuring commercial competitiveness, and driving successful outcomes across Mechanical & Electrical projects.

You’ll act as a central interface between Sales, Operations, and senior leadership, ensuring all bids are compliant, commercially sound, and aligned with company strategy.

Location:
Slough, Berkshire

Salary:
Depending on experience

Hours:
Mon-Friday, 37.5 hours.

Company Benefits

Company Events

Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family

25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)

Manage the full bid process from opportunity assessment through to submission and negotiation

Lead and coordinate estimating and bid teams to produce accurate, competitive tenders

Review and produce PQQs, tender responses, and technical submissions

Identify and assess new opportunities, advising on bid/no-bid decisions

Develop clear, compelling written proposals and client presentations

Manage tender portals and ensure all submissions meet client specifications and deadlines

Provide commercial insight and pricing strategy to maximise profitability

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients

Analyse bid outcomes and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement

Support the development of pricing models, reporting tools, and best practice across the business

Lead cross-functional collaboration between Sales, Mobilisation, and Operations teams

Proven experience in Bid Management within M&E or building services

Strong commercial awareness with experience in pricing and tender strategy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously

Strong leadership and team management capability

Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

Advanced IT skills, particularly Excel and Microsoft Office

I agree with having my data stored for 36 months.

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