Bid Manager - Infrastructure / Construction / EV - Durham - Hybrid - £50k-£65k (benefits/bonus)
Job Title: Bid Manager – EV/ICP/Utilities
Location: Durham (Offices)
Salary: £50k to £65k
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (3 Days in Durham Office)
About the Role
My client is looking for an experienced Bid Manager to join their team in Durham. The ideal candidate will have experience writing tenders and bids for large-scale infrastructure projects, specifically within the EV charging, ICP (Independent Connection Provider), and utilities sectors. As a Bid Manager, you will be responsible for leading the bid process, writing high-quality proposals, and ensuring that submissions meet client requirements, deadlines, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Bid Management: Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process for EV, ICP, and utility projects, ensuring compliance with all tender requirements.
- Proposal Writing: Write compelling, clear, and technically accurate proposals for a range of infrastructure projects, demonstrating expertise in the EV, ICP, and utilities sectors.
- Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, and senior management, to gather the necessary information for bids and ensure a coordinated approach to proposals.
- Tender Submission: Ensure all tender submissions are delivered on time and to the highest standard, addressing client specifications, evaluation criteria, and strategic objectives.
- Bid Strategy: Develop bid strategies, ensuring that each proposal is aligned with the company’s objectives and has the best chance of success.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with clients and potential partners to understand their needs and tailor proposals accordingly.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that all bids are thoroughly checked for accuracy, compliance, and consistency before submission.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends, customer requirements, and competitor activity to continuously improve the quality of bid submissions.
Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience: Proven experience in bid management, specifically within the EV, ICP, and utilities sectors.
- Bid Writing Expertise: Strong ability to write high-quality, technically accurate tenders and proposals that align with client expectations and evaluation criteria.
- Project Management Skills: Experience in managing multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality submissions.
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the EV charging, ICP, and utilities industries, with the ability to communicate technical solutions effectively.
- Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to bid preparation, ensuring compliance with all technical and contractual requirements.
- Stakeholder Management: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal teams and clients.
- Commercial Acumen: Understanding of pricing strategies, contract terms, and value propositions.
- IT Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software for bid writing and document management.
- Qualifications: A degree in a relevant field is preferred, though not essential.
What’s in It for You
- Competitive Salary: Competitive salary based on experience.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development in a rapidly growing sector.
- Exciting Projects: Work on large-scale and impactful EV, ICP, and utilities projects that contribute to a sustainable future.
- Work Environment: On-site, office-based position in Durham with a collaborative team-focused environment.
- Company Pension
- Death in Service
- Healthcare
- Company Discretionary Bonus paid twice annually following successful probationary period completion.
- Holidays (30 days per annum for 2024/2025)
If this is of interest please apply on LinkedIn or email joshua.green@everec.co.uk
