Bid/Project Manager

TRACTEBEL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is looking for a Project / Bid Manager to oversee project lifecycles, manage tender submissions, and lead project teams. Candidates should have a relevant Engineering degree and 10 years of experience in the nuclear industry. The position promises opportunities for career progression, flexible work patterns, and a competitive salary in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme

Flexible work patterns

Career progression opportunities

Training programs for skill development

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience, especially in the nuclear industry.
• Experience in Project or Bid Management for major projects.
• Proficiency in French or Dutch is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit high-quality tenders and proposals.
• Lead bid or project teams for meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Develop project plans, including scope and communication.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Agility and self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

As a Project / Bid Manager, you would be involved with the full lifecycle of projects, from defining tender strategies and submitting competitive and compliant tenders, through to managing project delivery in collaboration with clients, contractors, stakeholders and our project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality tenders and proposals that are competitive and compliant with legal, regulatory and company requirements.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between sales, tendering, BD, and other departments (Business Streams and Disciplines).
• Lead bid or project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure activities are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
• Develop and execute project plans, including scope, schedule, cost, risk management, and communication plans.
• Stay updated with industry trends and innovations to drive business growth.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear industry regulations, standards, and safety requirements.
• Communicate project status and issues to stakeholders, including project team members, clients, and senior management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Contract management, including claims and variations.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

You will be part of a dynamic, highly motivated and multicultural team. This position is a great opportunity for you to develop your professional and personal skills and contribute to project and bid management for globally recognised projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• 10 years of experience, including experience working within the nuclear industry.
• Project or Bid Management experience, preferably for major projects in highly regulated industries, e.g. nuclear.
• Commercial acumen to understand client and tender requirements and to drive competitive tenders.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire project teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Agile and self-motivated, with a focus on improving personal and team performance and able to generate innovative outcomes to challenges.
• Willingness to take responsibility and support others within the team.
• Proficiency in French or Dutch is not mandatory but is beneficial.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Company & Benefits

If you are excited about joining a newly formed UK entity of a global engineering company, helping us grow and deliver our ambitious goals in the UK nuclear industry, we would like to hear from you. About Tractebel: TRACTEBEL is a global community of 5000+ experts engineering a carbon-neutral future. We work on energy, urban, nuclear and water projects and aim to create a sustainable world. You will join the recently created TRACTEBEL entity in the UK, with ambitious goals and projects supporting our colleagues across the world. Our projects include nuclear research, operation and decommissioning across Europe, and contributions to the Nuclear Island design at HPC and SZC, among others. Additional opportunities exist in the nuclear sector to support expansion in 2025 and 2026.

• Opportunity for quick career progression in a dynamic environment.
• Autonomy and flexible work patterns.
• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• City centre office with in-house canteen and gym facilities.
• Complementary trainings to develop your skills within our team.
• Professional membership subscriptions — one relevant institute per annum.
• Support towards attaining chartership.
• Generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays.
• Possible international career evolution.

Business Unit: Tractebel | Division: Tractebel Div2 | Legal Entity: TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING COYNE ET BELLIER - UK PE