Assistant Bid Manager – Energy Infrastructure Proposals

Murphy; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health screening

Enhanced sick pay

Maternity/Paternity pay

Wedding bonus

Canteen facilities

Professional development

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for an Assistant Bid Manager to join the Work Winning Proposals Team in Golborne, Wigan. You will lead tenders up to £50m across electricity infrastructure and Natural Resources, coordinating bid content, supplier info, and client communications to ensure polished, compliant packs.

Applicants should have experience delivering high-value bids across Rail/Transport, Power, and related sectors, with strong writing, editing and organisational skills. Local UK work is required.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing and organisational skills.
• Ability to convey complex and technical issues in clear, plain English.
• Experience with knowledgebase systems and MS Word/MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage Own Tenders: organize and deliver smaller-to-medium bids up to £50m.
• Cover Diverse Sectors: bid across power infrastructure and Natural Resources.
• Find New Contracts: monitor procurement sites for notices and PQQs.
• Handle Client Questions: log and track questions with timely responses.
• Write Basic Answers: draft standard bid text including company records and policies.
• Organise Bidding Files: maintain bid library with photos, case studies and CVs.
• Keep Meetings on Track: schedule progress meetings and chase actions.
• Gather Supplier Info: collect certificates, insurance, and confidentiality agreements.
• Check for Mistakes: ensure all forms, sheets and appendices are included.
• Make Documents Look Professional & Upload: final formatting and portal uploads.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing

Organisational skills

Plain English communication

MS Word

MS Office

Tools

Knowledgebase system

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for an Assistant Bid Manager to join the Work Winning Proposals Team in Golborne, Wigan. You will lead tenders up to £50m across electricity infrastructure and Natural Resources, coordinating bid content, supplier info, and client communications to ensure polished, compliant packs.

Applicants should have experience delivering high-value bids across Rail/Transport, Power, and related sectors, with strong writing, editing and organisational skills. Local UK work is required.