Bid Manager

Job Overview

The Senior Bid Manager leads the bid process for infrastructure projects, focusing on energy, water, and utility systems. They are responsible for producing high-quality, client-focused submissions that support sustainable energy and water solutions. The role requires collaboration with directors, subject matter experts, and delivery teams to ensure bids are strategically aligned, compliant, and compelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads bid strategy sessions, kick-off meetings, workshops, and senior review panels.

• Interprets client requirements and translates them into winning strategies and compliant submissions.

• Coaches and mentors junior bid managers and writers.

• Oversees the production of clear, persuasive, and well-structured bid responses.

• Works with directors, experts, and delivery teams to define win themes and value propositions.

• Manages multiple complex bids simultaneously, ensuring consistency, compliance, and quality.

• Gathers insights from live projects to create compelling case studies and success stories.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in bid management, preferably in construction, engineering, or major infrastructure projects.

• Proven track record managing end-to-end bid processes on high-value or technically complex projects.

• Exceptional writing skills and ability to produce client-focused submissions.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive collaboration.

Desirable

• Degree in engineering, construction, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Professional bid management certification (e.g., APMP Practitioner or higher).

• Passion for sustainable energy, water, and infrastructure solutions.