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.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

• 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.

Job 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