Bid Manager

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK seeks a Bid Manager to drive new business opportunities in utility scale solar projects. The successful candidate will develop comprehensive bid proposals, ensure excellent customer service, and lead technical sales strategies to promote the company’s services. This role offers a salary of £60,000, hybrid working options, and various benefits.

Benefits

Company Pension

Training and CPD

Support with Professional Membership fees

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in managing end to end bid preparation.
• Confident in handling technical sales enquiries and bespoke quotations.
• Experience in providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Develop bid proposals with accurate costings.
• Promote company services and drive sales growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support overall team performance.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst Software

Job description

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a UK based renewable energy company who specialises in the development, construction and operation of utility scale solar projects, to recruit a Bid Manager to secure new business opportunities.

The Bid Manager role comes with a starting salary of �60,000 plus benefits

If you’re a Bid Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.


Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Business Development Manager you will:

* Develop bid proposals with accurate costings and contribute to business planning.
* Provide excellent customer service and technical sales support to new and existing clients.
* Promote company services and drive sales growth across various market sectors.
* Maintain accurate documentation and generate monthly sales reports.
* Collaborate with colleagues, share knowledge, and support overall team performance.
* Take initiative to drive continuous improvement with strong attention to detail.
* Stay updated on industry trends and communicate key developments to senior management.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

* Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
* Previous experience with AutoCAD and PVsyst Software
* Demonstrated ability in managing end to end bid preparation.
* Confident in handling technical sales enquiries and bespoke quotations.

Personal skills

The Bid Manager would suit someone who has:

* Excellent organisation and capability of managing multiple projects.
* Fantastic communication, across verbal and written platforms
* Able to work effectively and to tight deadlines
* Excellent documentation and reporting skills.

Salary and benefits of the Bid Manager role

* Starting salary of �60,000
* Hybrid working
* Company Pension
* Training and CPD
* Support with Professional Membership fees

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.