Bid Manager - Energy Sector

Carrington West; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Annual Leave 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Health cash plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Electric vehicle access

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Bid Manager in the Energy sector to own high-value tenders and major frameworks across UK infrastructure projects, including schemes exceeding £100 million.

In this hybrid role, you will lead cross-functional teams, shape bid strategy and ensure compliant, compelling submissions from PQQ to ITT. The position offers strong career progression within a growing energy business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager within Energy sector
• Experience managing large, complex tenders and framework bids, ideally valued at £100 million or more
• Strong understanding of end-to-end bid management, including PQQs, ITTs, governance processes and tender submissions
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage senior stakeholders
• Excellent written communication, organisational and project management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to develop effective bid strategies
• Experience within power transmission, distribution, substations, overhead lines or underground cabling would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of the bid process, from initial PQQ and ITT stages through to final submission
• Leading complex, high-value infrastructure bids and major framework opportunities, including schemes exceeding £100 million
• Developing effective bid strategies, win themes and compelling technical and commercial submissions
• Creating detailed storyboards and coordinating subject matter experts to produce high-quality responses
• Managing bid programmes, deadlines and resources to ensure all tender requirements are delivered successfully
• Ensuring compliance with internal governance procedures and client tender requirements
• Working collaboratively with estimating, engineering, commercial and operational teams to develop competitive solutions
• Identifying risks, opportunities and key differentiators to strengthen bid submissions
• Contributing to continuous improvements in bid processes, quality and overall tender success

Job description

Bid Manager - Energy Sector

Derby (flexible, with multiple office locations across the UK)

Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Up to £85,000 per annum (DOE)

Are you an experienced Bid Manager within the Energy sector and looking to take ownership of major infrastructure tenders and play a key role in securing high-value projects? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can influence bid strategy, have genuine autonomy and progress your career within a growing business?

You will have the opportunity to lead complex bids and major frameworks, working on a substantial pipeline of opportunities across the Energy and wider Infrastructure sectors, with the backing and resources of an established international organisation.

The Opportunity

My client is a well established infrastructure contractor experiencing significant growth across its UK operations, particularly within the Energy sector.

With a strong financial position, an expanding portfolio of opportunities and ambitious plans for continued growth across areas such as OHL, Substations and Underground cabling, the business is investing in its pre‑construction and bid management capabilities to support the next stage of its development.

As a Bid Manager, you will take ownership of high-value tenders and frameworks, working closely with technical, commercial and operational teams to develop competitive submissions that support the company's growth ambitions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where you will have a genuine impact on future project wins, with opportunities for long‑term career progression.

What You'll Be Doing

• Taking full ownership of the bid process, from initial PQQ and ITT stages through to final submission.
• Leading complex, high-value infrastructure bids and major framework opportunities, including schemes exceeding £100 million.
• Developing effective bid strategies, win themes and compelling technical and commercial submissions.
• Creating detailed storyboards and coordinating subject matter experts to produce high-quality responses.
• Managing bid programmes, deadlines and resources to ensure all tender requirements are delivered successfully.
• Ensuring compliance with internal governance procedures and client tender requirements.
• Working collaboratively with estimating, engineering, commercial and operational teams to develop competitive solutions.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and key differentiators to strengthen bid submissions.
• Contributing to continuous improvements in bid processes, quality and overall tender success.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager within Energy sector
• Experience managing large, complex tenders and framework bids, ideally valued at £100 million or more.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end bid management, including PQQs, ITTs, governance processes and tender submissions.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication, organisational and project management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to develop effective bid strategies.
• Experience within power transmission, distribution, substations, overhead lines or underground cabling would be advantageous.

Experience gained within a major infrastructure contractor or established energy business would be particularly beneficial.

Salary & Benefits

You will receive a competitive remuneration package, including:

• Salary: up to £85,000 per annum, dependent on experience, with flexibility for particularly strong candidates for a Senior Bid Manager role.
• Car Allowance: £5,400 - £6,500 per annum depending on bandin
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Additional Benefits: Enhanced family-friendly policies, health cash plan, cycle-to-work scheme and salary sacrifice options.
• Vehicle Options: Access to electric vehicle and company lease schemes

Career Development & Flexibility

You will be joining an organisation at an exciting stage of growth, providing the opportunity to influence major tender outcomes, develop bid strategies and contribute to the expansion of its infrastructure operations.

With continued investment in its Energy division and wider pre-construction teams, you will have opportunities to develop professionally and progress as the business expands.

You will benefit from a hybrid working arrangement, with three days in the office and two days working remotely. There is flexibility around office location, with the emphasis on finding the right expertise.

The interview process is typically two stages, beginning with a Microsoft Teams interview, followed by a second-stage discussion which may be conducted face‑to‑face depending on location and seniority.