Contracts & Tendering Manager in Kingston upon Hull

Contracts & Tendering Manager

Location: Hull (Hybrid)

Are you a commercially savvy professional who thrives on leading complex bids, negotiating contracts, and influencing business-critical decisions?

This is a high-visibility opportunity to take ownership of the full tendering and contracting lifecycle within a growing, forward-thinking organisation in the renewable energy sector.

Due to growth we are looking for an experienced Contracts & Tendering Manager to join our team in Hull (hybrid working available) and play a pivotal role in shaping our commercial success.

About the role:

• You’ll oversee the complete process from initial enquiry through to bid submission, negotiation, award, and operational handover.
• Your expertise will ensure our bids are competitive, compliant, profitable, and aligned with strategic goals.
• You’ll work cross-functionally with key stakeholders, lead governance around bid decisions, and support business growth through robust commercial processes and risk mitigation.
• This role is perfect for someone who enjoys autonomy, responsibility, and working at the heart of commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of tenders, proposals, and bids
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and competitive submissions
• Support pricing strategy by collaborating with the costing team on models and build-ups
• Conduct commercial and contractual risk analyses for key tenders
• Facilitate Bid/No-Bid reviews, pricing meetings, and approval processes
• Develop and maintain tender documentation, bid libraries, pricing models, and commercial templates
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, subcontracts, and agreements
• Identify commercial risks and prepare detailed handovers for Operations
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Provide insights on market trends, competitor activity, and tender performance

Qualifications & Experience:

• Solid experience in tendering and contract management in a commercial role
• Direct experience negotiating and closing deals with customers
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams through tender and contract negotiations
• Strong understanding of industrial B2B contract law, procurement, and commercial terms
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly analytical with strong organisational capability
• Exceptional attention to detail, able to juggle multiple complex bids
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Previous experience in construction and/or offshore activities (i.e. oil & gas, renewable energy) would be beneficial but not essential.

For the right person we can also consider a part-time or job share opportunity.

Apply now or contact Dr. Dan Horne for a confidential conversation.