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About Dalkia UK
At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.
Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.
We are a leading provider of M&E engineering solutions across the UK, delivering complex projects within the healthcare, nuclear, defence, government, leisure, industrial and infrastructure sectors. As part of our continued growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced Bid Manager in our South of England region to support our Work Winning activities and help secure strategically important projects across the business.
What You'll Be Doing
This is a great role for an experienced Bid Manager to take full ownership and accountability for allocated tenders and opportunities, from initial evaluation through to submission and settlement as well as leading tender evaluations and advising on key information required for governance approval and assured decision-making.
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In addition you will be;
- Developing innovative, well-considered bid strategies that reflect our technical excellence and client priorities
- Producing high-quality written submissions, presentations, and settlement packs in line with Core Assurance Procedures
- Working closely with the Work Winning Lead and internal functional teams to ensure bids are effectively resourced and well coordinated
- Liaise with the Estimating Manager to develop, agree, and implement robust and competitive pricing strategies
- Providing clear leadership and direction to bid teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and positive team engagement
- Maintaining proactive communication throughout the bid process to support timely and informed decision-making
- Building and strengthening relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners to support successful outcomes
- Identifying, assessing, and managing bid, client, and market risks, with clear mitigation strategies
- Ensuring lessons learned and client feedback are captured and used to continuously improve our bid performance
- Working with technical teams and supply chain partners to deliver solutions that differentiate us and add real client value
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What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role you will need proven experience in a Bid Manager or senior bid role within an engineering, construction, or M&E environments You'll have a strong understanding of structured tender processes, governance, and assurance requirements.
In addition you will need;
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships across technical, commercial, and operational teams
- Excellent communication skills, with experience producing clear, high-quality written submissions and presentations
- Commercial awareness, including experience supporting pricing, risk, and value strategies
- A proactive, accountable, and people-focused mindset, aligned to delivering excellent outcomes the right way
Our Values
People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing
Better Together – A collaborative team
Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success
Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you
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