Bid Manager - Public Sector & Renewables

Manpower; Bath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Health plan

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave

Team events

Employee recognition

Wellbeing programme

Long service awards

Marriage leave

Holiday buy-back

Kingsbridge Membership Club

Job summary

Manpower in Belfast is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead end-to-end bid campaigns across mechanical, electrical, energy and renewable projects. You will manage the full bid lifecycle, coordinate with SMEs, ensure compliance, and deliver persuasive submissions under tight deadlines.

The role requires strong bid writing, meticulous organisation and collaboration with marketing to maintain the bid library and support team development. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector bid management.
• Proven experience in public sector bid writing.
• Excellent time management under pressure and deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills with accountability and integrity.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to team success.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity review and qualification through to submission and mobilisation.
• Lead the preparation and submission of public and private sector bids, ensuring full compliance with client specifications and requirements.
• Produce clear, concise, and persuasive bid content within strict deadlines.
• Review, edit, and enhance existing bid materials to maximise quality and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and internal stakeholders to gather evidence, technical information, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all submissions are fully compliant with tender instructions and evaluation criteria.
• Prepare supporting materials and content for bid presentations and interviews.
• Maintain and continuously improve the bid library, including case studies, project profiles, and team CVs, working closely with the marketing team.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues, helping to develop bid-writing capabilities across the wider team.

Skills

Bid management

Bid writing

Public sector

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Client relationships

Detail orientation

Microsoft Office

Education

Third-level qualification (degree or equivalent)

Experience in construction/facilities/MEP (desirable)

Three years' bid management or writing experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Manpower in Belfast is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead end-to-end bid campaigns across mechanical, electrical, energy and renewable projects. You will manage the full bid lifecycle, coordinate with SMEs, ensure compliance, and deliver persuasive submissions under tight deadlines.

The role requires strong bid writing, meticulous organisation and collaboration with marketing to maintain the bid library and support team development. Some travel may be required.