Bid manager

Job Title: Bid Manager Location: Walsall (Hybrid) Salary: GBP45,000 - GBP50,000 Company Overview: Concept are delighted to be partnered with a leading Midlands based utilities company to help them grow their strategic bid function. Committed to excellence and innovation in everything they do, they are now looking for talented individuals to join them to grow and develop the bid team. Position Overview: We are looking for a dynamic Bid Manager to join the team and take charge of our bidding process. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in securing new business opportunities by managing the end-to-end bidding process, from research and evaluation to submission and post-bid analysis. Key Responsibilities: Research, review, and evaluate tender opportunities to understand requirements thoroughly. Write and provide high-quality responses for pre-qualification, supplier approval, and tender documents. Coordinate contributions from internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery of responses. Act as a liaison between estimators/finance and technical/delivery teams to ensure accurate and strategic bid submissions. Gather feedback on past bids to continuously improve future submissions. Manage bid information library and provide management reports on bidding activity. Chair bid planning meetings and lead bid/no bid decision-making processes. Design and deliver presentations as part of the bidding process.Requirements: Bidding experience, preferably in construction, utilities/regulatory business, facility management, or public sector. Degree-level education preferred but not essential. Extensive experience in commercial tendering process and associated activities. Exceptional writing skills with the ability to produce high-quality narrative under tight deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Word and presentation packages.Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package Opportunities for career growth and development Dynamic and supportive work environment