Strategic Tender Lead – Electrical Infrastructure

Siemens Mobility; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible hours

Pension 10%

26 days leave + 5 days

Job summary

Siemens Smart Infrastructure in the UK is seeking a Senior Bid/Commercial Manager to lead end-to-end tender development for complex electrical infrastructure projects from our Hebburn office. You will brief cross-functional teams, assess opportunities and risks, and guide strategic bid decisions to secure valuable contracts.

You will collaborate with legal and commercial teams, drive technical innovation in MV Switchgear & Protection, and build strong relationships with customers and factories.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in bid/project/commercial management role from an engineering project-based business in a regulated industry.
• Extensive experience in Medium Voltage Switch gear and Protection and Automation sectors would be desirable.
• Drive to achieve strong customer satisfaction with a service mindset.
• Curious about technologies.
• Evidence of working in cross-functional teams and ability to develop strong relationships across functions.
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels, technical and non-technical, verbal and written.
• Pro-active and able to manage multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tender development for sophisticated electrical infrastructure projects.
• Lead tender kick-off meetings to brief colleagues on requirements and identify key opportunities and risks.
• Advise business leadership team on Bid/No bid decisions based on strategic goals and resources.
• Prepare tenders according to procedures and Signature Protocols before client submission.
• Consult legal and commercial teams on Terms and Conditions as needed.
• Drive technical innovation in Medium Voltage Switchgear and Protection systems.
• Build positive relationships with factories, customers, and technical teams.
• Participate in business improvement, cost reduction, and sales stimulation ideas to benefit the business.
• Champion customer-focused solutions that deliver real value.

Skills

Bid management

Project management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Siemens Smart Infrastructure in the UK is seeking a Senior Bid/Commercial Manager to lead end-to-end tender development for complex electrical infrastructure projects from our Hebburn office. You will brief cross-functional teams, assess opportunities and risks, and guide strategic bid decisions to secure valuable contracts.

You will collaborate with legal and commercial teams, drive technical innovation in MV Switchgear & Protection, and build strong relationships with customers and factories.