Bid/Project Manager

Thanks to a strong increase in business activity, we are currently recruiting Project and Bid Managers for a permanent position in our Bristol office (partial homeworking possible). If you are excited about the prospects and opportunities of joining a newly formed UK entity of a global engineering company, helping us grow and deliver our ambitious goal of becoming a key player in the UK nuclear industry, then we would like to hear from you!

About Tractebel

TRACTEBEL is a global community of 5000+ imaginative experts, engineering a carbon-neutral future. Through our game-changing solutions for complex energy, urban, nuclear and water projects, we help our clients create a positive impact towards a sustainable world, where people and planet can collectively thrive.

Your UK Mission

You will join the recently created TRACTEBEL entity in the UK, with ambitious goals and exceptional projects. The entity's mission is to promote TRACTEBEL as a key player in the UK nuclear industry, alongside supporting and working in collaboration with our colleagues across the world. As well as several prestigious and innovative nuclear research, operation, and decommissioning projects throughout Europe, TRACTEBEL is also contributing to the detailed design of structures on the Nuclear Island at Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC). As well as our flagship projects, TRACTEBEL also has a pipeline of other opportunities in the nuclear industry to feed our expansion in 2025 and 2026.

You will be part of a dynamic, highly motivated and multicultural team. This position is a great opportunity for you to develop your professional and personal skills and contribute to project and bid management for globally recognised projects.

The Opportunity

As a Project / Bid Manager, you would be involved with the full lifecycle of projects, from defining specific tender strategies and submitting competitive and compliant tenders, through to managing the delivery of projects, in collaboration with clients, contractors, stakeholders and our project teams.

The key responsibilities will include a selection of the following points, depending on your experience and the position you take within our team:

• Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality tenders and proposals, which are competitive and compliant with legal, regulatory and company requirements.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between sales, tendering, BD, and other departments (Business Streams and Disciplines).
• Leading bid or project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure activities are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
• Developing and executing project plans, including scope, schedule, cost, risk management, and communication plans.
• Stay updated with industry trends and innovations to drive business growth.
• Ensuring compliance with nuclear industry regulations, standards, and safety requirements.
• Communicating project status and issues to stakeholders, including project team members, clients, and senior management.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Contract management, including claims and variations.
• Developing strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Your Profile

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate would meet the following requirements and criteria:

• Bachelor's or master's in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• 10 years of experience, including experience working within the nuclear industry.
• Project or Bid Management experience, preferably for major projects in highly regulated industry, e.g. nuclear.
• Commercial acumen to understand client and tender requirements and to drive competitive tenders.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire project teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Agile and self-motivated, with a focus on improving personal and team performance and able to generate innovative outcomes to challenges.
• You enjoy new challenges and are keen to learn and willing to take responsibility whilst also wanting to support others within our team.
• Proficiency in French or Dutch is not mandatory but is beneficial.

What We Offer

• Opportunity for a quick career progression in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Autonomy and flexible work patterns.
• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• City centre office, with in-house canteen and gym facilities.
• Complementary trainings to develop your skills inside our team.
• Professional membership subscriptions - subscription fees for one relevant professional institute per annum.
• Support towards attaining chartership.
• Generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays.
• Possible international career evolution.