Senior Bid Manager

Stantec; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Professional subscriptions

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to lead high-impact proposals in the Water and Energy & Resources sectors. Based in Warrington, Manchester or Leeds, you will transform technical content into compelling narratives and guide a regional bidding team to win landmark projects.

You will work with marketing professionals and designers, driving excellence and upskilling colleagues while delivering under tight deadlines in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in business management, marketing or environmental/engineering related discipline is desirable.
• Strong time management and organisational skills are essential.
• Excellent written English and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical expertise into winning proposal narratives.
• Shape growth and footprint of our Water and Energy segments.
• Lead and upskill the bidding team across the region.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary marketing and design teams to produce compelling bids.

Skills

Time management

Written English

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Teamwork & independence

Microsoft Office & Adobe Acrobat

Under pressure

Education

BSc/MSc in business management, marketing or environmental/engineering related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for orchestrating complex proposals? Stantec is looking for a Senior Bid Manager to join our high-performing Marketing Services team in Warrington, Manchester or Leeds.

About The Role

You will sit at the heart of our Water and Energy & Resources sectors, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of marketing professionals and graphic designers. This isn't just about managing documents; it’s about winning the projects that shape our future—from massive water treatment works and hydroelectric schemes to cutting-edge smart water networks and business transformation projects.

YOUR IMPACT

As our Senior Bid Manager, your influence extends far beyond the final submission document. You will be the strategic catalyst that transforms technical expertise into compelling, winning narratives, directly shaping the growth and footprint of our Water and Energy businesses. By challenging the status quo and extracting the very best from our technical experts, you will elevate our market positioning and secure the landmark projects. Your leadership will not only drive commercial success but will also inspire and upskill the wider bidding team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement across the region.

About You

You will have a BSc/MSc in business management, marketing or environmental/engineering related discipline is desirable and have the following:

• Excellent time management, coordination and organisational skills
• Excellent level of written English
• Ability to effectively engage/collaborate with a wide variety of professionals from a range of disciplines at various levels of the business
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks and projects simultaneously
• Work both as part of a team, and independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Calmness whilst working under pressure to tight deadlines

Why Join Us

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups )
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.