Bid Manager

Linear Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in infrastructure is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to lead the bid process for energy, water, and utility projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality, client-focused submissions while managing multiple complex bids. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in bid management, solid writing skills, and the ability to lead and mentor teams, all in alignment with sustainable energy and water solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in bid management for major infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record managing high-value bid processes.
• Exceptional writing skills for client-focused submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid strategy sessions and workshops.
• Translate client requirements into winning strategies.
• Coach and mentor junior bid managers.

Skills

Bid management

Writing skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in engineering, construction, or related field

Professional bid management certification

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Bid Manager leads the bid process for infrastructure projects, focusing on energy, water, and utility systems. They are responsible for producing high-quality, client-focused submissions that support sustainable energy and water solutions. The role requires collaboration with directors, subject matter experts, and delivery teams to ensure bids are strategically aligned, compliant, and compelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads bid strategy sessions, kick-off meetings, workshops, and senior review panels.

• Interprets client requirements and translates them into winning strategies and compliant submissions.

• Coaches and mentors junior bid managers and writers.

• Oversees the production of clear, persuasive, and well-structured bid responses.

• Works with directors, experts, and delivery teams to define win themes and value propositions.

• Manages multiple complex bids simultaneously, ensuring consistency, compliance, and quality.

• Gathers insights from live projects to create compelling case studies and success stories.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in bid management, preferably in construction, engineering, or major infrastructure projects.

• Proven track record managing end-to-end bid processes on high-value or technically complex projects.

• Exceptional writing skills and ability to produce client-focused submissions.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive collaboration.

Desirable

• Degree in engineering, construction, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Professional bid management certification (e.g., APMP Practitioner or higher).

• Passion for sustainable energy, water, and infrastructure solutions.