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Our client is a specialist contractor operating in the UK water and infrastructure sector. They work closely with utility companies and framework partners, delivering technically robust, compliant solutions in a highly regulated environment. We are now looking to appoint an experienced Bid Manager to take ownership of our end-to-end tendering activity and materially improve our win rate on high-value frameworks and projects. This is a senior specialist role, not a sales role. Your value is in judgment, technical credibility, and the quality of submissions you produce.
Job Responsibility
Lead the full bid lifecycle across PQQs, ITTs and RFPs within the water and infrastructure sectors
Work closely with the Commercial Director and technical teams to produce persuasive, compliant and commercially sound submissions
Own and manage the full bid process from opportunity identification through submission
Write original, high-quality, technically accurate bid content (not recycling boilerplate)
Coordinate pricing, technical inputs, case studies and operational detail from internal stakeholders
Ensure strict compliance with water industry regulations, environmental standards and client requirements
Maintain and continuously improve a structured bid knowledge bank
Support visibility of bid wins, project milestones and regulatory updates through high-value social and industry channels
Requirements
At least 5 years' experience in bid writing or bid management within utilities, water or infrastructure
Exceptional written English and the ability to translate technical detail into compelling client-facing responses
Strong working knowledge of tender portals and bid management systems
Confidence dealing with senior technical and commercial stakeholders
The judgment to spot risk, ambiguity or weakness in tender documents and escalate appropriately
APMP qualification is desirable but not essential if experience is strong
Nice to have
APMP qualification
What we offer
Hybrid working with minimal travel
A business that values quality submissions over volume
Clear accountability and autonomy within a specialist role