Commercial Bid Manager

Commercial Bid Manager (Hybrid up to 48,000) Location: Hybrid working, with regular attendance at the Cardiff office Salary: Up to 48,000 per annum + comprehensive benefits package About the Role A growing energy services business is seeking an experienced Commercial Bid Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and commercially competitive bid submissions. Key Responsibilities Bid Leadership and Delivery Take full ownership of the bid lifecycle coordinating internal teams to ensure that every submission is compliant, compelling, and delivered to deadline. Lead bid planning, assign responsibilities, and ensure all contributions are fully aligned with client requirements and commercial strategy. Tender Analysis and Strategy Review and interpret tender documentation to identify key requirements, risks, and opportunities. Work closely with senior management to develop winning strategies that balance commercial viability with customer needs. Stakeholder Coordination Act as the central point of contact for all bid-related activity. Coordinate contributions from subject matter experts across commercial, operational, legal, and finance functions, ensuring input is consistent, accurate, and value-focused. Quality Assurance and Compliance Maintain a high standard of bid documentation, ensuring all content meets internal governance requirements, reflects the latest industry standards, and adheres to corporate brand and tone. Review all submissions for quality, clarity, and consistency prior to final submission. CRM and Pipeline Management Administer the companys CRM and business development tools, ensuring opportunities, progress, and outcomes are accurately recorded. Monitor tender portals to identify relevant opportunities, ensuring timely engagement in new bidding activity. Commercial Negotiation and Handover Support the negotiation of commercial documents with clients and assist in the smooth handover of successful bids to operational delivery teams. Ensure that all commitments and deliverables are fully captured and communicated for seamless project mobilisation. Continuous Improvement Lead lessons-learned reviews following each bid submission, capturing insights and driving process improvements. Continuously develop bid collateral, templates, and best-practice procedures to enhance bid quality and win ratios. Marketing and Business Development Support Contribute to the creation and maintenance of marketing materials, bid libraries, and case studies that strengthen future submissions and support wider business development efforts. About You Proven track record in bid and tender management, ideally within a technical or service-led sector. Strong understanding of public and private sector procurement and associated commercial frameworks. Demonstrable project management experience, with the ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and presentation. Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability. Confident user of Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms such as HubSpot. Degree qualified in Business, Law, Marketing, or a related discipline is preferred. Experience in the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors would be advantageous but is not essential. Whats on Offer In addition to a competitive salary of up to 48,000, this role offers a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your financial wellbeing, health, and career development, including: Company pension scheme with up to 5% employer matching Employee Participation Plan share in company success through performance-related payouts Life assurance at 4x basic annual salary Access to Medicash for everyday healthcare costs (dental, optical, physio, and more) Confidential Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 online GP access Cycle to Work scheme (up to 2,000) and Season Ticket Loan Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) plus 8 bank holidays Learning and development opportunities, including bespoke management training Recognition schemes including quarterly awards and long-service bonuses TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-11