Bid Manager

Description

• Manage external partners and subcontractors involved in bid submissions.
• Ensure governance, risk management, and compliance standards are embedded throughout the bid process.
• Maintain a library of bid content, case studies, and templates for continuous improvement.
• Develop bid strategies that are competitive, compliant, and aligned with client requirements and company objectives.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and client feedback to inform bid strategies.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders including commercial, operational, and technical teams to gather inputs and ensure alignment.
• Support pre-bid engagement with clients to understand requirements and position IES Utilities competitively.
• Timely delivery of high-quality, compliant, and commercially robust bids.
• Produce high-quality written content and oversee the design of bid documents to ensure clarity, professionalism, and impact.
• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of bids, from initial qualification through to submission and handover.
• Introduce best practices and innovative approaches to improve win rates and efficiency.
• Facilitate bid planning meetings, allocate responsibilities, and monitor progress against timelines.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing complex bids within utilities, infrastructure, or construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of tendering processes, frameworks, and client governance requirements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across internal teams and external partners.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and persuasive ability.
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify risks and opportunities within bid proposals.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Increased win rates for major projects and frameworks.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance