Bid Manager, Business

Are you a Bid Writer looking to take the next step in your career or a Bid Manager looking for a fresh challenge?

Equans is looking for a Bid Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company car and benefits package.

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation operating in the Housing sector, specialising in Responsive Maintenance, Decarbonisation, and Refurbishment. Our focus is on delivering high-quality services to improve homes and communities across the UK. We are currently looking for a motivated and detail-oriented bid professional to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and grow within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Bid Manager, you will play a critical role in helping us secure new contracts by producing compelling, high-quality bid submissions. As part of a multi-disciplinary bid team, you will be responsible for developing and writing content for tenders, proposals, and other bid-related documents, ensuring that our submissions meet client specifications and stand out in a competitive marketplace.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in bid writing, ideally within the Housing or Construction sector.

• Industry specific knowledge
• Proven track record in the housing sector
• Previous experience in a similar role of one or more of the following products planned and / or responsive maintenance and retrofit / sustainability
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Good at developing relationships
• Able to communicate at all levels
• Proven project management skills

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self ’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.