At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth by managing the full tender process and developing winning submissions.
- Company: Dynamic company specialising in electrical, security, and infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Join a growing team with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by contributing to innovative projects and strengthening client relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in bid management or estimating, with strong communication and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Your new company contributes to the delivery of critical electrical, security, and infrastructure solutions. This company specialises in providing integrated electrical services, security systems, and maintenance support to a range of commercial and public sector clients. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and operational excellence, they deliver technically complex projects and long-term service solutions that support the continued growth and resilience of their clients.
Your new role involves playing a pivotal role in driving business growth by managing the full tender process from opportunity identification through to successful submission and handover. You will be responsible for:
- Managing multiple bids simultaneously
- Coordinating internal stakeholders
- Developing compelling submissions
- Ensuring all commercial and technical information is accurately captured
- Leading the full bid lifecycle, including opportunity review, tender planning, submission management, and post-tender debriefs
- Reviewing tender documentation, identifying risks, and developing compliant and competitive bid strategies
- Creating, structuring, and quality-assuring bid responses to ensure clear, persuasive, and accurate submissions
- Coordinating bid programmes and managing deadlines across internal teams
- Preparing detailed cost estimates covering labour, materials, subcontractors, and overheads
- Analysing pricing, identifying value engineering opportunities, and supporting margin improvement strategies
- Attending client meetings, site visits, clarification sessions, and bid presentations where required
- Managing the transition of successful bids into delivery teams, ensuring all commercial and contractual details are captured
About you: We are seeking a highly organised and commercially focused Bid Manager to join this growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing winning tender submissions, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the continued expansion of the business. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in bid management, estimating, or tendering within an electrical, mechanical, security systems, or infrastructure environment. You will be confident managing multiple stakeholders, producing high-quality written submissions, and building accurate commercial models.
Some essentials include:
- Experience within bid management, estimating, or tendering
- Strong commercial awareness with experience producing and reviewing cost estimates
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce persuasive bid content
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Experience with electrical, M&E, security systems, highways, infrastructure, or public-sector frameworks is desirable
If this sounds like your next role, get in touch with the Pave team today to find out more or apply now!
Bid Manager in City of London employer: Pave Recruit
This company is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and quality are at the forefront of their operations. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities to enhance their skills in bid management while contributing to impactful projects across various sectors. Located in a vibrant area, the company fosters a collaborative culture that values teamwork and encourages personal growth, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
