Bid Manager (Power).

Bid Manager

Our client, a leading provider within the power infrastructure and utilities sector, is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join their growing team in the North West. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in securing major High Voltage projects, managing strategic bids from initial opportunity through to submission while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of strategic HV major project tenders.
• Develop compelling bid strategies and produce high-quality tender submissions.
• Coordinate pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), tender responses and governance processes.
• Collaborate with operational teams, subject matter experts and senior management to develop winning proposals.
• Manage tender milestones, stakeholder engagement and submission deadlines.
• Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement across bid processes, content libraries and submission quality.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and support broader business development activity.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have proven experience managing complex bids and tenders, ideally within the utilities, infrastructure or power sectors, with a strong understanding of HV/LV projects and procurement processes.

Essential experience and skills

• Demonstrable success managing end-to-end tender submissions.
• Experience within the utilities, power or infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of HV/LV power projects and customer tendering processes.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written communication and proposal-writing capabilities.
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Teams and SharePoint.
• Degree-qualified or equivalent industry experience.
• APMP membership would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Career development and professional qualification support.
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and wellbeing services.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee discount platform.
• Life assurance cover.
• Long service recognition.
• Active social committees and regular company events.
• Paid volunteering opportunities.

If you're an experienced Bid Manager looking for an opportunity to work on major HV infrastructure projects within a growing and ambitious organisation, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.