Bid Manager at Cavendish Nuclear in Warrington, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

bid management

governance process

progress updates

issue resolution

schedule compliance

stakeholder collaboration

Drive opportunities through Cavendish Nuclear’s governance process, from bid/no-bid to preferred bidder status.
Provide regular progress updates and resolve issues that may impact bid success.
Ensure bids meet all schedule milestones and budget expectations.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders across the business.

Requirements

bid process

complex bids

project management

scheduling

risk management

organisational skills

Deep understanding of the end-to-end business winning process.
Proven success managing complex bids valued over £10 million.
This role is experience-led and does not require specific qualifications. However, a background in project or bid management within engineering, defence, or infrastructure sectors is advantageous.
Experience working under pressure to meet both final and interim milestones.
Practical knowledge of bid components such as scheduling, supply chain, risk, and commercial models.
Strong organisational skills and ability to meet critical deadlines.

Benefits

Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
Generous holiday allowance
Employee share scheme
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Payment of Professional Fees
‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Employee shopping savings portal
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

candidate must achieve and maintain security check (sc) clearance.

Company

Overview

40+ Years

Nuclear Heritage

Experience rooted in decades of nuclear expertise and legacy.

£1–1.8B Contracts

Nuclear Contracts

Delivers large-scale nuclear projects worldwide with significant financial backing.

13 Licence Sites

Licensed Nuclear Facilities

Operates and manages multiple UK nuclear sites under licence.

Evolved through amalgamations into a global nuclear specialist.
Delivers projects across the full nuclear lifecycle, including reactor build support and radioactive waste clean-up.
Operates in civil new builds, military Continuous at Sea Deterrent, and complex decommissioning.
Known for high-tech services such as plutonium facility characterisation and advanced modular reactor collaborations.
Expanding UK nuclear expertise globally with offices in Japan and the US.
Leads cutting-edge partnerships, including high-temperature gas-cooled reactor research.

Culture + Values

Creating a safe and secure world, together.
Dedicated to having a fair, honest and transparent way of working.
Uncompromising stance to anti‑bribery and corruption.
Commitment to prevent Modern Slavery.
Ensuring the security of all customer information.
High standard of employee and supplier conduct.
Utilising and supporting small and medium suppliers.

Environment + Sustainability

40% by 2024

Carbon Emissions Reduction

Aim to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2024 as part of the net-zero strategy.

40% Energy Use

Building Energy Efficiency

Targeting a 40% reduction in energy consumption in buildings to support sustainability goals.

50% Water Reduction

Mains Water Usage

Aiming to reduce mains water consumption by 50% to conserve resources.

60% Waste Reduction

Controlled Waste Management

Committed to reducing controlled waste by 60% and achieving zero waste to landfill.

100% Certified Packaging

Sustainable Materials

Ensuring all new packaging and stationary is FSC or PEFC certified to promote sustainable sourcing.

Aligned with Babcock International Group’s Plan Zero 40 carbon reduction plan (net zero by 2050 for UK operations).
Support nuclear as a key component of a net zero society, with involvement in SMRs, AMRs, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.
Increase energy efficiency of manufacturing and lab sites.
Roll-out of electric vehicles and utilisation of water capture and storage.
Carbon management performance accredited by the Carbon Trust.

Inclusion & Diversity

Identified as a Disability Confident employer with accessible workplace practices.

Articles

Careers at Cavendish Nuclear

Projects

Sustainability

Role

Description

bid management

governance process

progress updates

issue resolution

schedule compliance

stakeholder collaboration

Drive opportunities through Cavendish Nuclear’s governance process, from bid/no-bid to preferred bidder status.
Provide regular progress updates and resolve issues that may impact bid success.
Ensure bids meet all schedule milestones and budget expectations.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders across the business.

Requirements

bid process

complex bids

project management

scheduling

risk management

organisational skills

Deep understanding of the end-to-end business winning process.
Proven success managing complex bids valued over £10 million.
This role is experience-led and does not require specific qualifications. However, a background in project or bid management within engineering, defence, or infrastructure sectors is advantageous.
Experience working under pressure to meet both final and interim milestones.
Practical knowledge of bid components such as scheduling, supply chain, risk, and commercial models.
Strong organisational skills and ability to meet critical deadlines.

Benefits

Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
Generous holiday allowance
Employee share scheme
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Payment of Professional Fees
‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Employee shopping savings portal
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

candidate must achieve and maintain security check (sc) clearance.

Company

Overview

40+ Years

Nuclear Heritage

Experience rooted in decades of nuclear expertise and legacy.

£1–1.8B Contracts

Nuclear Contracts

Delivers large-scale nuclear projects worldwide with significant financial backing.

13 Licence Sites

Licensed Nuclear Facilities

Operates and manages multiple UK nuclear sites under licence.

Evolved through amalgamations into a global nuclear specialist.
Delivers projects across the full nuclear lifecycle, including reactor build support and radioactive waste clean-up.
Operates in civil new builds, military Continuous at Sea Deterrent, and complex decommissioning.
Known for high-tech services such as plutonium facility characterisation and advanced modular reactor collaborations.
Expanding UK nuclear expertise globally with offices in Japan and the US.
Leads cutting-edge partnerships, including high-temperature gas-cooled reactor research.

Culture + Values

Creating a safe and secure world, together.
Dedicated to having a fair, honest and transparent way of working.
Uncompromising stance to anti‑bribery and corruption.
Commitment to prevent Modern Slavery.
Ensuring the security of all customer information.
High standard of employee and supplier conduct.
Utilising and supporting small and medium suppliers.

Environment + Sustainability

40% by 2024

Carbon Emissions Reduction

Aim to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2024 as part of the net-zero strategy.

40% Energy Use

Building Energy Efficiency

Targeting a 40% reduction in energy consumption in buildings to support sustainability goals.

50% Water Reduction

Mains Water Usage

Aiming to reduce mains water consumption by 50% to conserve resources.

60% Waste Reduction

Controlled Waste Management

Committed to reducing controlled waste by 60% and achieving zero waste to landfill.

100% Certified Packaging

Sustainable Materials

Ensuring all new packaging and stationary is FSC or PEFC certified to promote sustainable sourcing.

Aligned with Babcock International Group’s Plan Zero 40 carbon reduction plan (net zero by 2050 for UK operations).
Support nuclear as a key component of a net zero society, with involvement in SMRs, AMRs, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.
Increase energy efficiency of manufacturing and lab sites.
Roll-out of electric vehicles and utilisation of water capture and storage.
Carbon management performance accredited by the Carbon Trust.

Inclusion & Diversity

Identified as a Disability Confident employer with accessible workplace practices.

Articles

Careers at Cavendish Nuclear

Projects

Sustainability