Senior Bid Manager

Michael Page (UK); Seaham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bid Manager to lead high-impact bids across key sectors. This role involves overseeing the bid process, mentoring a local team, and developing strategies to ensure competitive submissions. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in bid management and writing, along with strong leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values sustainability and innovation, offering a comprehensive reward package, including an annual bonus and generous leave. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on energy solutions.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing high-value tender submissions.
• Strong skills in bid writing and preparing responses for various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the bid process, ensuring high-quality submissions.
• Lead a bid team and manage external resources when needed.

Skills

Bid Management

Bid Writing

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Salesforce

EVision

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Opportunity to lead high-impact, strategic bids across key sectors
• Career development within a global leader in Energy & Services

About Our Client

The client is a global leader in energy services, with a strong presence in the UK and Ireland. They specialise in providing a wide range of technical, facilities management, regeneration, and energy solutions, with a focus on sustainability, smart buildings, and green energy transitions. Their expertise helps businesses and public sector organisations embrace the move towards net-zero, supporting digital and industrial transitions.

Job Description

• Oversee the entire bid process, managing the production and submission of high-quality, competitive bids across the North East region.
• Lead and mentor a local bid team, ensuring effective collaboration and high performance.
• Manage the Bid Launch, Bid Review, Post Tender Review, and Handover meetings, ensuring deadlines and client requirements are met.
• Develop and implement bid strategies, working closely with stakeholders to incorporate client win themes and ensure all criteria are addressed.
• Attend site visits to understand project specifics, constraints, and client requirements, integrating this information into bid submissions.
• Produce and review high-quality bid responses, including presentations and supporting documents, to create a compelling first impression.
• Liaise with the Estimating and Business Development teams to ensure pricing, value engineering, and client needs are aligned.
• Maintain and update the Bid & BD Library, ensuring content is relevant and accurate for future bids.
• Manage and review external Bid Writers to ensure the production of quality responses when internal resources are unavailable.
• Conduct Post Tender Reviews and share feedback to ensure continuous improvement of future bids.
• Oversee the management of the Bid & BD Library, creating submission templates, case studies, and project datasheets.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in bid management, with a track record of successfully leading and managing high-value tender submissions.
• Strong experience in bid writing and preparing high-quality responses for public and private sector bids.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a bid team.
• Ability to think strategically and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Industry-specific knowledge, particularly in public sector procurement and facilities management.
• Proficiency in using bid management platforms such as Salesforce, EVision, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Experience of managing and overseeing external Bid Writers when internal resources are unavailable.
• Experience with the management and maintenance of a Bid & BD Library and related resources.

What's on Offer

• Annual bonus as part of a comprehensive reward package
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary