Bid Manager at Sse Contracting in All Cannings, England, United Kingdom | GBP44,833-60,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

bid writing

risk management

win strategy

content library

timeline management

stakeholder coordination

Collaborating with subject matter experts and senior managers to plan, write, and review high-quality bid content for large street lighting tenders.
Leading stakeholders in risk management, identifying and mitigating potential delivery challenges early in the process.
Developing and communicating clear “win” strategies for each bid, managing tenders through internal governance and ensuring compelling responses that directly improve our success rate.
Building and maintaining a central library of bid support materials, keeping content up to date and easily accessible to support future tenders.
Maintaining consistently high standards of bid content, ensuring all language, tone, and messaging is accurate, professional, and tailored to each client, sector, or decision-maker.
Managing timelines and processes to ensure deadlines are met, governance requirements are followed, and submissions are delivered efficiently.
Coordinating across multiple functions – including Operations, HSEQ, Commercial/Legal, and Estimating – to produce cohesive, persuasive, and customer-focused submissions.

Requirements

bid writing

bid management

technical writing

pre-construction

senior communication

street lighting

Bringing proven bid writing expertise, you have strong technical writing skills and the ability to produce compelling proposal content.
Experience in bid management or pre-construction enables you to navigate complex tender processes with confidence.
With excellent knowledge of industry best practice, you can create high-quality tenders that meet the expectations of sophisticated customers.
Even under pressure, you remain focused and effective, consistently delivering work to a high standard.
Knowing what a winning bid looks like, you can identify potential risks and quickly grasp technical, financial, and legal information in the context of managing and delivering tenders.
Confident in communicating and influencing at senior levels, you take a firm and informed view while constructively challenging when needed.
Drawing on technical expertise from engineering, commercial, design, or operational roles, you ideally also have knowledge of the street lighting market.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

a basic dbs check is required as part of the pre‑employment screening process.

Company

Overview

Founded as a leading player in the electrical contracting sector, now expanded into a broad range of mechanical services.
Focused on delivering large-scale infrastructure and utilities projects across the UK.
Specializes in energy-efficient solutions, with a strong portfolio in both public and private sector work.
Known for high-profile projects in the transport, commercial, and infrastructure sectors.
Pioneers in integrating sustainable technologies and solutions in the contracting space.
A trusted partner for complex utility, infrastructure, and energy-based projects.
Works with a variety of clients, from government agencies to major industrial enterprises, delivering reliability and expertise.

Culture + Values

Doing the right thing guides good business ethics
Ethical business behavior in areas such as human rights, modern slavery, data, and cyber security
Embedding values, attitudes, and behaviors that support an ethical business culture

Environment + Sustainability

72.5% Emissions Cut

Scope 1 & 2 Reduction Target

Aims to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by 72.5% by 2030 from a 2017/18 baseline.

80% Carbon Intensity Reduction

Scope 1 Emissions Target

Aims to reduce carbon intensity of scope 1 emissions by 80% by 2030 from 2017/18 levels.

50% Supplier Spend Target

Science-Based Targets

Targets 50% of supplier spend to set science-based targets by 2024.

£3 Billion Credit Facility

Net-Zero Plan Support

Secured sustainability-linked revolving credit facilities to support a five-year net-zero plan.

Net‑Zero for scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2040, and scope 3 by 2050
Grow renewable generation capacity to 9 GW by 2027 and over 16 GW by 2032 via Net Zero Acceleration Programme
Achieve net‑zero scope 1 & 2 emissions in SSE Renewables by 2035, and scope 3 by 2050
Reduce carbon intensity of scope 1 & 2 emissions by 66% by 2030 (tCO2e/MWh for SSE Renewables)

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly available data or clear strategic goals reported on DEI or gender statistics

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About Us

Role

Description

bid writing

risk management

win strategy

content library

timeline management

stakeholder coordination

Collaborating with subject matter experts and senior managers to plan, write, and review high-quality bid content for large street lighting tenders.
Leading stakeholders in risk management, identifying and mitigating potential delivery challenges early in the process.
Developing and communicating clear “win” strategies for each bid, managing tenders through internal governance and ensuring compelling responses that directly improve our success rate.
Building and maintaining a central library of bid support materials, keeping content up to date and easily accessible to support future tenders.
Maintaining consistently high standards of bid content, ensuring all language, tone, and messaging is accurate, professional, and tailored to each client, sector, or decision-maker.
Managing timelines and processes to ensure deadlines are met, governance requirements are followed, and submissions are delivered efficiently.
Coordinating across multiple functions – including Operations, HSEQ, Commercial/Legal, and Estimating – to produce cohesive, persuasive, and customer-focused submissions.

Requirements

bid writing

bid management

technical writing

pre-construction

senior communication

street lighting

Bringing proven bid writing expertise, you have strong technical writing skills and the ability to produce compelling proposal content.
Experience in bid management or pre-construction enables you to navigate complex tender processes with confidence.
With excellent knowledge of industry best practice, you can create high-quality tenders that meet the expectations of sophisticated customers.
Even under pressure, you remain focused and effective, consistently delivering work to a high standard.
Knowing what a winning bid looks like, you can identify potential risks and quickly grasp technical, financial, and legal information in the context of managing and delivering tenders.
Confident in communicating and influencing at senior levels, you take a firm and informed view while constructively challenging when needed.
Drawing on technical expertise from engineering, commercial, design, or operational roles, you ideally also have knowledge of the street lighting market.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

a basic dbs check is required as part of the pre‑employment screening process.

Company

Overview

Founded as a leading player in the electrical contracting sector, now expanded into a broad range of mechanical services.
Focused on delivering large-scale infrastructure and utilities projects across the UK.
Specializes in energy-efficient solutions, with a strong portfolio in both public and private sector work.
Known for high-profile projects in the transport, commercial, and infrastructure sectors.
Pioneers in integrating sustainable technologies and solutions in the contracting space.
A trusted partner for complex utility, infrastructure, and energy-based projects.
Works with a variety of clients, from government agencies to major industrial enterprises, delivering reliability and expertise.

Culture + Values

Doing the right thing guides good business ethics
Ethical business behavior in areas such as human rights, modern slavery, data, and cyber security
Embedding values, attitudes, and behaviors that support an ethical business culture

Environment + Sustainability

72.5% Emissions Cut

Scope 1 & 2 Reduction Target

Aims to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by 72.5% by 2030 from a 2017/18 baseline.

80% Carbon Intensity Reduction

Scope 1 Emissions Target

Aims to reduce carbon intensity of scope 1 emissions by 80% by 2030 from 2017/18 levels.

50% Supplier Spend Target

Science-Based Targets

Targets 50% of supplier spend to set science-based targets by 2024.

£3 Billion Credit Facility

Net-Zero Plan Support

Secured sustainability-linked revolving credit facilities to support a five-year net-zero plan.

Net‑Zero for scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2040, and scope 3 by 2050
Grow renewable generation capacity to 9 GW by 2027 and over 16 GW by 2032 via Net Zero Acceleration Programme
Achieve net‑zero scope 1 & 2 emissions in SSE Renewables by 2035, and scope 3 by 2050
Reduce carbon intensity of scope 1 & 2 emissions by 66% by 2030 (tCO2e/MWh for SSE Renewables)

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly available data or clear strategic goals reported on DEI or gender statistics

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Projects

Careers

About Us