Bid Manager

United Infrastructure Water Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead high-quality bids across major infrastructure opportunities in the UK. You will coordinate commercial, engineering and operational teams to deliver compelling, compliant submissions that demonstrate capability and value.

You will manage the full bid lifecycle, develop bid plans, coordinate multisector contributors, craft win themes and ensure on-time delivery while meeting governance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in bid management within infrastructure, construction, utilities or engineering.
• Experience managing tender submissions and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong planning, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to challenging deadlines.
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to engage with technical and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage bids from initial kick-off through to submission, clarification and handover.
• Develop and maintain bid plans, programmes and submission schedules.
• Coordinate technical, commercial and operational contributors throughout the bid process.
• Support the development of win themes, value propositions and bid strategies.
• Produce, review and coordinate clear, persuasive tender responses.
• Ensure submissions meet client requirements, evaluation criteria and governance standards.
• Lead bid meetings, workshops and review sessions.
• Manage actions, risks and deadlines to ensure submissions are delivered on time.
• Coordinate case studies, project evidence and supporting information.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement within the work-winning function.

Skills

Bid management

Bid coordination

Work winning

Infrastructure experience

Tender submissions

Written communication

Presentation skills

Commercial awareness

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Job description

United Infrastructure is looking for an experienced Bid Manager to manage and deliver high-quality bids across major infrastructure opportunities. Working closely with commercial, engineering and operational teams, you will coordinate the full bid process, developing compelling, compliant submissions that clearly demonstrate our capability and value to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage bids from initial kick-off through to submission, clarification and handover.
• Develop and maintain bid plans, programmes and submission schedules.
• Coordinate technical, commercial and operational contributors throughout the bid process.
• Support the development of win themes, value propositions and bid strategies.
• Produce, review and coordinate clear, persuasive tender responses.
• Ensure submissions meet client requirements, evaluation criteria and governance standards.
• Lead bid meetings, workshops and review sessions.
• Manage actions, risks and deadlines to ensure submissions are delivered on time.
• Coordinate case studies, project evidence and supporting information.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement within the work-winning function.

About You

• Experience in bid management, bid coordination or work winning within infrastructure, construction, utilities or engineering.
• Experience managing tender submissions and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong planning, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to challenging deadlines.
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to engage with technical and operational teams.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK. Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation. Are you looking to be part of an exciting journey within an evolving business? Want to learn something new, every single day? Then you’ve come to the right place. A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.