Tender & Bid Manager – Nuclear Regulated, Car Allowance

WR Engineering; Winchester; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

WR Engineering seeks an experienced Tender Manager to lead bid processes from receipt to submission in a highly regulated environment. You will shape strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams and partners, and drive high-quality, compliant submissions.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in nuclear or similarly regulated sectors, strong CRM experience (Salesforce), and a proven track record in bid management with excellent communication and analytical skills. A degree is required.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in Bid / Tender Project Management.
• Commercial understanding and experience.
• 10+ years' experience within the nuclear sector or another highly regulated industry.
• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• Excellent communication, presentation and analytical skills.
• Strategic understanding and the ability to see the bigger business picture.
• Understanding of business development processes.
• Technical or engineering background.
• Experience of the nuclear decommissioning lifecycle.
• Knowledge of marketing.
• Understanding of the relevant service offering.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pre-Qualification and Bid Management activities and ensuring high-quality submissions.
• Develop bid programmes, schedules and clear requirements for each tender.
• Create and implement effective bid collaboration models across internal teams and external partners.
• Identify, briefing and coordinate contributors, SMEs, subsidiaries and supply-chain partners.
• Oversee the bid writing process and ensure responses are strategically aligned to maximise scoring.
• Lead win strategy sessions, storyboarding, answer planning and bid reviews.
• Facilitate client interview and presentation rehearsals.
• Support partnering and business development discussions.
• Ensure bids progress through governance processes.
• Maintain accurate CRM information and support the wider business development process.
• Lead lessons-learned activities and drive continuous improvement.
• Support and develop junior colleagues and foster a bid-winning culture.

Skills

Bid / Tender PM

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Presentation

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Business development

Nuclear sector experience

Technical background

Nuclear decommissioning lifecycle

Marketing understanding

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

WR Engineering seeks an experienced Tender Manager to lead bid processes from receipt to submission in a highly regulated environment. You will shape strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams and partners, and drive high-quality, compliant submissions.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in nuclear or similarly regulated sectors, strong CRM experience (Salesforce), and a proven track record in bid management with excellent communication and analytical skills. A degree is required.