Senior Bid Manager

United Infrastructure; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to oversee bid processes and develop submissions for critical energy and water infrastructure projects. The role requires extensive experience in bid management, exceptional leadership abilities, and a passion for innovative solutions. Candidates will lead multi-disciplinary teams and engage with complex projects to drive sustainable development in the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in bid management within construction or engineering projects.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end bid processes for high-value projects.
• Professional certification in bid management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the bid process for high-quality submissions.
• Facilitate bid strategy sessions and stakeholder meetings.
• Coach junior team members in bid management.
• Manage multiple complex bids simultaneously.

Skills

Bid management experience

Exceptional writing skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience

Job description

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Company Description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

• Utility Infrastructure - Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK's largest network owners and operators.
• Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

We have an exciting Senior Bid Manager opportunity within our Infrastructure Services division, working with some of the country's largest network operators and private sector clients.

Are you interested in driving the clean energy transition? The UK is rapidly moving towards new energy solutions that are greener and less carbon-intensive. Our team delivers the engineering, construction, and maintenance of these critical energy infrastructure systems. In this role, you will be pivotal in shaping and winning the bids that enable these systems to fuel businesses, keep homes warm, and support sustainable energy generation.

Are you passionate about improving the water quality of our rivers? We are committed to enhancing the UK's water systems through clean and dirty water infrastructure upgrades. We design, install, repair, and commission solutions that address the challenges of an increasing population and changing climate. As a Senior Bid Manager, you will lead complex submissions that directly impact the quality of clean water for homes and businesses, reduce flooding during heavy rainfall, and protect our natural environment.

We are interested in hearing from candidates who:

• Have extensive experience in bid management within construction, engineering, or major infrastructure projects
• Possess exceptional writing skills and the ability to craft compelling, client-focused submissions
• Are adept at leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving collaboration across functions
• Have a proven track record of managing end-to-end bid processes, ideally on high-value or complex projects
• Bring strategic thinking and the ability to articulate clear win themes and value propositions
• Are passionate about shaping the future of energy and water systems through innovative infrastructure solutions

Key Responsibilities

• As a senior member of the work-winning function, provide leadership and oversight to the bid process, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, winning submissions
• Lead and facilitate bid strategy sessions, kick-off meetings, workshops, and senior review panels
• Interpret client requirements and translate them into winning strategies and compliant responses
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior bid managers and writers within the team
• Oversee the production of compelling, well-structured responses that differentiate our offering
• Work closely with directors, subject matter experts, and delivery teams to define win themes and value propositions
• Manage multiple complex bids simultaneously, ensuring consistency, compliance, and quality
• Engage with live projects to gather insight and evidence for persuasive case studies and success stories

Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.

Please note that United Living has rebranded to United Infrastructure. Our LinkedIn landing page will still display as "United Living," but when you click "Apply," it will redirect to "United Infrastructure."

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant subject (e.g., English, marketing, engineering, or construction) or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Significant experience in bid management, ideally within infrastructure, utilities, or engineering services
• Professional certification and/or formal bid management training (e.g., APMP Practitioner or higher) is highly desirable
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

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