Bid Specialist

Strong bid submissions depend on more than good writing. They need someone who can get the right information from busy technical teams, understand what the customer is asking for and keep everything moving towards the deadline.

I’m recruiting for an energy infrastructure business looking for someone to support its tender activity across electricity networks and low-carbon infrastructure projects.

You’ll work with engineering, operations and commercial colleagues to turn their knowledge and project experience into clear, well-supported proposals. The position combines written responses with the practical coordination needed to get a compliant submission out of the door.

• Break down tender requirements, identify the information needed and organise contributions from the relevant teams.
• Draft and refine responses that explain how the business would deliver the work, using relevant evidence and project examples.
• Manage submission documents and procurement portals, keeping track of deadlines, outstanding actions and supporting information.
• Check proposals for clarity, accuracy and compliance before submission.
• Keep reusable bid material current, including project profiles, staff experience and standard responses.
• Support internal reviews, customer clarification requests and follow-up activity.
• Record results and feedback to help improve future submissions.
• Maintain supporting business management documentation and assist with framework opportunities.

You’ll have experience supporting bids, proposals or tender administration within engineering, construction, utilities or infrastructure.

You should be comfortable gathering information from different people, spotting gaps in a response and managing several deadlines. Clear written English and careful proofreading are essential, alongside confidence using Microsoft Office and shared document systems.

Experience with electronic tender portals will be useful. Exposure to energy infrastructure and CRM reporting would also be relevant.

• competitive salary
• 25 days’ annual leave
• life assurance
• an employee assistance programme
• access to training and development