Bid Manager

Williams Manufacturing; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Technical Bid Manager to oversee bids and tenders in the gas and water sectors. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management and preparing PQQs. This role offers significant autonomy and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Holidays

Pension

Training & Development Opportunities

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and conducting PQQs, tenders, and frameworks.
• Background in the water or gas industry is ideal.
• End-to-end project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of bids, tenders, and framework submissions.
• Ensure technical compliance and commercial competitiveness.
• Oversee governance and delivery of key client programmes.

Skills

Project management experience

Experience with PQQs and tenders

Customer-facing skills

Strong awareness of SHEQ

Education

Qualification in engineering or construction

Job description

Technical Bid Manager - Gas & Water

Derbyshire

£45,000 to £60,000 DOE + Holidays + Bank Holidays + Pension + Company Benefits + Training & Development Opportunities + Progression Opportunities

TECHNICAL BID MANAGER OR TECHNICAL ESTIMATOR WITH EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE WATER AND OR GAS INDUSTRY REQUIRED

This is a great opportunity to join a well established business who have a fantastic reputation in their industry. They are well renowned and well respected in their sector. They offer a varied role with outlined progression opportunities.

The role would suit candidates with experience preparing and conducting pre‑qualification questions (PQQs), tenders and framework bids for gas, water or related industries. Applicants will ideally have hands on experience in the gas/water sector as well as a qualification in engineering or construction. You must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in successful tender submissions and winning contracts in framework or project environments.

The role will involve leading the end to end management of bids, tenders and framework submissions within the gas and water sectors. It will be your responsibility to ensure that the company is technically compliant as well as commercially competitive. You will oversee governance and delivery of key client programmes and ensure smooth transition from initial bid through to execution of project.

The role will be suited to individuals who enjoy a position within a high level of responsibility and autonomy. The company offer a supportive environment where you are have the opportunity to progress technically within your role and into more senior positions internally.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Experience preparing and conducting PQQs, tenders and frameworks
• Will ideally transfer with previous experience in the water and or gas industry
• Must have end to end project management experience
• Strong awareness of SHEQ
• Previous experience in a customer facing/liaison role
• A recognised qualification within the engineering or construction industry is advantageous