Energy Sector Bid Manager - High-Value Tenders

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

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.