Senior Bid Manager

Senior Bid Manager

About the Role

Job ID 305887 Location United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Newcastle up Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote/Office) Company Siemens Energy Limited Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Substations Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Senior Bid Project Manager at Siemens Energy in Newcastle upon Tyne, your primary responsibility will be to manage the Bid & Letter of Award (LOA) process for assigned proposals, aiming to secure quality orders for projects within the UK markets. You will collaborate with internal partners, including the Proposals Manager and Business Development team, to prepare pre-qualification documentation and respond to requests for information. Your role is crucial in shaping winning bids and ensuring that all proposals align with customer requirements and business objectives.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Oversee the complete bidding process for multi-million-pound projects, ensuring all aspects are handled efficiently and effectively.
• Lead bids through internal approval processes and deliver compelling customer presentations.
• Make independent decisions and recommendations to management, demonstrating strong leadership and a proactive approach.
• Formulate winning bid strategies in collaboration with the Proposals Manager and relevant Sales Managers, aligning with overall business targets.
• Maintain transparency of bid progress and ensure all deliverables are met within agreed timescales.
• Conduct thorough reviews of tender specifications and customer requirements to ensure clarity and alignment throughout the bidding process.

What You Bring

• Proven experience managing the complete bidding process for large-scale projects in the energy sector, particularly in Transmission and Distribution.
• Strong leadership skills with a “will to win” mentality and the ability to introduce innovative ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do attitude, fostering strong internal relationships across departments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration and presentation to stakeholders.
• A proactive and self-starter approach, dedicated to teamwork and maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Familiarity with project risk evaluation and mitigation strategies, ensuring robust and competitive cost estimates.