Senior Bid Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Bid Manager within the Infrastructure Services division, responsible for leading strategic bids for some of the UK’s largest network operators and private sector clients.

This senior role plays a critical part in securing high-value contracts across the energy and water sectors. The successful candidate will bring both bid management expertise and a strong understanding of complex infrastructure delivery, influencing how the business competes and wins major projects.

The UK is undergoing a significant clean energy transition, and this role will be instrumental in shaping the company’s contribution to greener, lower-carbon solutions. The Senior Bid Manager will help secure opportunities that enable the delivery of engineering, construction, and maintenance services supporting homes, businesses, and national infrastructure.

The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the transformation of the UK’s water systems. From upgrading clean water networks to improving wastewater infrastructure, the Senior Bid Manager will be involved in delivering bids that address growing population demands and environmental challenges.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about influencing the future of the UK’s energy and water sectors

• Demonstrate exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a track record of managing complex, multi-disciplinary bid submissions

• Possess strong strategic thinking and the ability to develop compelling, client-focused proposals

• Have in-depth knowledge of the full bid lifecycle and commercial procurement processes

• Bring relevant experience from infrastructure, engineering, utilities, or major project environments

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Bid Manager will oversee and lead high-value, strategic bids from initiation to submission. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading large, cross-functional bid teams on framework tenders and strategic opportunities

• Defining bid strategies, win themes, and value propositions in partnership with business development and operational leads

• Managing internal bid governance, including risk assessments and executive reviews

• Overseeing content planning, technical narrative development, and commercial coordination

• Mentoring junior bid team members and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

• Engaging with live project teams to develop case studies and capture innovation

• Ensuring all submissions are client-aligned, high-quality, and fully compliant

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in a relevant subject (e.g., English, marketing, engineering, construction) or equivalent professional experience

• A proven track record of managing successful bids within the infrastructure or construction sectors

• APMP or similar bid management accreditation is highly desirable

• Strong stakeholder engagement, writing, and project management skills

What’s on Offer

The organisation offers a dynamic and collaborative working environment, with opportunities for career progression aligned with company growth. Benefits include:

• A competitive salary and benefits package

• Clearly defined career pathways and professional development support

• A supportive and inclusive team culture

• Opportunities to work on industry-leading projects with national impact

• Immediate interviews available for shortlisted candidates