Senior Bid Manager

Seaham Permanent £75,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
This senior-level role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of high-value bids across the North East region, leading a local bid team and contributing to wider business development efforts. The successful candidate will oversee strategic tender submissions, coordinate internal resources, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, competitive bids to drive business growth.
  • Opportunity to lead high-impact, strategic bids across key sectors
  • Career development within a global leader in Energy & Services

About Our Client

The client is a global leader in energy services, with a strong presence in the UK and Ireland. They specialise in providing a wide range of technical, facilities management, regeneration, and energy solutions, with a focus on sustainability, smart buildings, and green energy transitions. Their expertise helps businesses and public sector organisations embrace the move towards net-zero, supporting digital and industrial transitions.

Job Description



  • Oversee the entire bid process, managing the production and submission of high-quality, competitive bids across the North East region.


  • Lead and mentor a local bid team, ensuring effective collaboration and high performance.


  • Manage the Bid Launch, Bid Review, Post Tender Review, and Handover meetings, ensuring deadlines and client requirements are met.


  • Develop and implement bid strategies, working closely with stakeholders to incorporate client win themes and ensure all criteria are addressed.


  • Attend site visits to understand project specifics, constraints, and client requirements, integrating this information into bid submissions.


  • Produce and review high-quality bid responses, including presentations and supporting documents, to create a compelling first impression.


  • Liaise with the Estimating and Business Development teams to ensure pricing, value engineering, and client needs are aligned.


  • Maintain and update the Bid & BD Library, ensuring content is relevant and accurate for future bids.


  • Manage and review external Bid Writers to ensure the production of quality responses when internal resources are unavailable.


  • Conduct Post Tender Reviews and share feedback to ensure continuous improvement of future bids.


  • Oversee the management of the Bid & BD Library, creating submission templates, case studies, and project datasheets.



The Successful Applicant



  • Proven experience in bid management, with a track record of successfully leading and managing high-value tender submissions.


  • Strong experience in bid writing and preparing high-quality responses for public and private sector bids.


  • Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a bid team.


  • Ability to think strategically and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.


  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.


  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.


  • Industry-specific knowledge, particularly in public sector procurement and facilities management.


  • Proficiency in using bid management platforms such as Salesforce, EVision, and Microsoft Office Suite.


  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.


  • Experience of managing and overseeing external Bid Writers when internal resources are unavailable.


  • Experience with the management and maintenance of a Bid & BD Library and related resources.



What's on Offer



  • Annual bonus as part of a comprehensive reward package


  • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays


  • Pension scheme with employer contributions


  • Life cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary



Contact
Mitchell Davies
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6715941
Phone number
+44 161 829 0491

Job summary

Job function
Construction
Subsector
Bid Manager
Sector
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Seaham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mitchell Davies
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0491
Job reference
JN-042025-6715941