Bid Manager

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BID MANAGER

This is not your average Bid Manager role.

We don’t need someone to manage bids, we need someone who knows how to win them. We are looking for a proven operator who can take full ownership of the process and shape how we grow.

Right now, you may be on a base salary, the same salary whether you win a £1m contract or not. In this role, you will keep a competitive base salary, but when you deliver results, you will share in the success.

Our bid incentive scheme rewards you when your bids succeed. On top of a competitive salary the more wins you help secure, the higher your earnings.

This is a strategic, hands-on role. You will be the driving force behind our bids - not just writing proposals but building the systems and strategies that help us secure the right projects and grow in the right direction.

We’re at an exciting point in our growth journey. With increasing demand for public sector decarbonisation and retrofit projects, the opportunity is huge. Now we need someone who can turn that opportunity into growth - someone who’s confident navigating frameworks, dynamic purchasing systems, and competitive tenders and has a track record of getting results.

You will be responsible for the entire bid lifecycle, from identifying and qualifying opportunities, to creating standout submissions, and ultimately winning high-value work. You will have the autonomy to build a scalable bidding process that aligns with our commercial goals, while having the full support of senior leadership when you need it.

You will also benefit directly from the value you help create through our performance-based Bid Incentive Scheme, which successful submissions that meet or exceed key targets.

If you\'re a confident communicator, a sharp problem-solver, and someone who thrives on autonomy and accountability - this is your opportunity to lead, influence, and grow with us.

LET’S BE CLEAR : THIS CAN BE A CHALLENGING, EXCITING & REWARDING ROLE.

THE CHALLENGES : You will need to :

• Lead bidding projects and win, not just support
• Solve problems, not just identify them
• Meet tight deadlines, not wait for instructions

You will need to quickly :

Understand complex technical services

Manage multiple live bids and frameworks simultaneously

Stay laser-focused on what wins (and what doesn’t) through feedback

Build a scalable, streamlined bidding function that delivers under pressure

THE UPSIDE?

Your work will directly contribute to the UK’s building Net Zero 2050 targets

You will be seen, trusted, and given space to grow into a future Director role

You will work on innovative, meaningful projects across public, commercial and domestic sectors

You will have autonomy, trust and real ownership

SECTORS WE WORK IN :

Education

Commercial

Social Housing

Residential

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU :

Bid Incentive Scheme

28 days Holiday (Plus 8 Days Public Holidays)

12% Overall Pension

Comprehensive Training and Personal Development Plan

Monday to Friday (Flexi Start / Finish Time)

Hybrid Working (2 days WFH / 3 days office-based)

ADDITIONAL COMPANY BENEFITS :

Private Medical Insurance

Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme

Electrical Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Regular Company Funded Social Events

We are an equal opportunities employer

WHAT YOU WILL BRING :

A track record of winning public sector bids, ideally within construction, sustainability, or building services

Proven experience applying for frameworks, tenders, and complex bid processes

Confidence in navigating public procurement

The ability to translate technical input into persuasive commercial responses

Strong project & time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines

A strategic mind with a hands-on attitude

The confidence to make “Bid” or “No Bid Decisions”

Experience in low-energy buildings, retrofit, or renewable technologies is a bonus

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO START YOUR CAREER HERE AT MANTIS ENERGY, PLEASE APPLY WITH YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER OR FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US AT ADMIN@MANTISENERGY.CO.UK

Details

Seniority level – Mid-Senior level

Employment type – Full-time

Job function – Sales and Business Development

Industries – Services for Renewable Energy

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