Bid Manager - Electrification in Coventry

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We are currently recruiting a highly skilled and motivated Bid Manager – Electrification to join us in Siemens Mobility – Rail Infrastructure. Working as part of the Bids and Tendering department, the Bid Manager will lead on external and key internal electrification bids as well as support seniors on larger, complex and competitive tenders. The role will also be key in managing close relationships with the other RI bid teams to increase overall bid cost reductions within RI. Please note that this role can either be based out of our Coventry or York offices.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Leading the full bid lifecycle, managing tenders from Bid/No‑Bid decision through to customer negotiation and Contract Award across values ranging from £20k to multi‑million.
• Shaping and executing winning bid strategies by breaking down tender requirements and coordinating all technical, commercial, financial, pricing, and subcontractor inputs.
• Producing and overseeing high‑quality, compliant tender documentation that clearly articulates the proposed solution, reflects lessons learned, mitigates risk, and provides a strong baseline for future project delivery.
• Driving internal governance and alignment, preparing review materials, ensuring timely close‑out of actions, and completing all required bid deliverables—such as risk registers and requirements capture—before approval.
• Acting as the primary client‑facing lead, managing pre‑ and post‑submission discussions and negotiations covering technical, commercial, and financial aspects of the bid.
• Communicating effectively with senior stakeholders, delivering clear, compelling presentations both internally and to clients, including at board level.
• Ensuring a smooth and informed handover to Delivery, maintaining bid budget accuracy, upholding company processes and quality standards, and contributing to the continuous improvement of bid management practices.

Your success will be grounded by:

• Extensive bid or project management experience within engineering‑led, regulated industries, including leading major bids/projects over £5m and managing significant bid budgets.
• Strong understanding of railway technology and/or electrification delivery, enabling you to influence, challenge and align inputs across engineering, finance, planning, delivery and commercial teams.
• Proven ability to navigate corporate governance, managing parallel approval workstreams and ensuring compliant, well‑structured bids.
• Commercial acumen and risk awareness, able to shape bids that present the best possible offer while protecting the business.
• Credible leadership and matrix management capability, with extensive experience guiding large, multi‑disciplinary teams toward shared outcomes.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels—up to and including board level—and manage complex customer discussions.
• Excellent communication, organisation and high‑pressure delivery skills, supported by proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint) and familiarity with AI tools.
• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant business or technical discipline.

It would also be beneficial to:

• Be certified/qualified in IEE, MIRSE or APMP.
• Previously, or currently, occupy the position of Bid Manager, Project Manager, or Commercial Manager in an engineering project‑based business.
• Have experience and understanding of Rail Electrification, for example OLE, HV, LV and E&P.

You’ll benefit from:

• Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, company bonus, holiday allowance and pension.
• We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us! We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.

At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self‑belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don’t match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.