Energy Bid Manager

EQUANS London Colney, England, United Kingdom

Equans is a renowned energy & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We have a great opportunity for a Bid Manager to manage bid production within our Energy Solutions business at Equans and continue our drive to grow this crucial part of our business.

Energy Solutions deliver and manage renewable infrastructure projects that help businesses and local authorities meet their energy resilience and net‑zero goals. From utility‑scale solar farms and battery energy storage systems (BESS), rooftop PV, grid‑scale storage to smart microgrids, we provide fully integrated, renewable energy solutions.

• Identify new opportunities and engage with both existing and new customers at C‑suite level, securing solar and storage projects while articulating Equans UK & Ireland’s wider capabilities in energy and digital transitions.
• Manage the tender process, coordinating internal stakeholders from early opportunity identification through to validated offers as part of our governance process.
• Contribute to the establishment of our 5‑year budget and monitor performance in securing new contracts, maintaining Salesforce data and collaborating with finance on the order book.
• Engage with other Equans entities and overseas partners to share knowledge, maximise customer relationships, and generate additional revenue.
• Report proactively any commercial or ethical concerns.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders professionally to promote an excellent company image.
• Provide accurate information to other entities so they can plan their works and prepare teams for future projects across commercial, financial, design, engineering, procurement, construction, HR, CSR, and legal functions.
• Market Intelligence:
  • Monitor and analyse the latest policy and market developments (e.g., CfD results, grid reform lists, M&A activities) to assess client track records, ambitions, and project viability.
  • Develop comprehensive competition mapping and criteria to assess client credibility, project viability, and sales success probability to inform strategic decisions.

• Solid Bid Management background in solar and storage with a successful track record in EPC, ICP, or OEM activities.
• Experience with large utility‑scale solar farms (>50MWp), BESS projects (stand‑alone, AC or DC coupling), and microgrid projects.
• Knowledge of key components: solar panels, inverters, BESS, HV equipment, mounting structures, SCADA, etc.
• Established background in the construction industry.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• 5% bonus.
• Private health care (Single Use). Private GP consultations.
• Life cover equivalent to 2× annual salary.
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Two corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications and personalised support programmes.
• Attractive employee referral rewards scheme.
• Access to growing employee networks:
  WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network.
• 24/7 employee assistance program and mental wellbeing app.

Who are we? EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees in more than 50 countries and an annual turnover of over €17 billion. In the UK & Ireland, we provide technical, FM, regeneration and energy services, helping businesses and public sector organisations embrace the energy and digital transitions toward net‑zero.

What’s next? If this role interests you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

Equans is committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported, fostering diversity and inclusion. If you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re encouraged to be your true self.

For this role you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK and may be required to undergo a disclosure check.

All related enquiries should be directed to the Resourcing Team – agency involvement is not required.