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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
