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As Bid Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering strategic and complex major project and private networks tenders within the non‑regulated Power sector. Working as part of a high‑performing technical team based in Wakefield, you will lead the development of compelling, high‑quality submissions for major customers. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Bids, and working closely with the Head of Major Project Sales, the Group Business Development Director and other senior stakeholders, you will help shape and execute the tendering strategy that underpins Ipsum’s year‑on‑year growth. You will collaborate closely with major projects operations and wider management teams to build tendering approaches aligned to key account plans, ensuring capability, capacity, quality and compliance are at the forefront of every submission. From storyboarding and scripting original content to managing the full tender lifecycle, you will drive best‑in‑class processes that support clarity, consistency and strong governance. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role ideal for someone with an LV/HV background, strong project management skills and the confidence to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and execute the business growth strategy alongside key stakeholders
Produce compelling submissions and maintain a strong CRM and opportunity pipeline through market research and trend analysis
Build new customer relationships and generate opportunities
Support end-to-end pre-qualification and tendering events—including storyboarding, content creation, governance checks and best-in-class submission delivery
Oversee the quality, consistency and governance of all tender content
Manage a central content library
Lead continuous improvement of tendering processes and ensure alignment with Group standards
Collaborate with internal teams, subject matter experts and business leaders to develop high-scoring proposals
Manage tender milestones and KPIs
Produce monthly tendering activity plans and reports
Provide clear visibility of new opportunities through accurate management reporting of the PQQ and tender pipeline, including updates for senior stakeholders and board-level reviews
Requirements:
Strong experience in business development tendering within fast-paced, agile and matrixed environments
Deep understanding of customer tendering events, procurement processes and online portals
Proven success managing pre-qualifications and tender submissions
Creating compelling presentations and high-scoring responses
Clearly articulating how opportunities were converted into wins
Solid knowledge of the UK utilities sector—particularly LV/HV power
Appreciation for the growing importance of digitalisation and data within the industry
Highly organised and detail-focused
Able to manage shifting priorities to meet strict deadlines
Exceptional written communication skills
Ability to simplify complex information into clear, logical responses
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers
Present confidently and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment
Challenge constructively and bring fresh ideas
Champion continuous improvement
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams and SharePoint
Hold a relevant degree
APMP membership considered an advantage
Nice to have:
APMP membership
What we offer:
25 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development and progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support and counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms and more