Trevett Project Services
Bid Manager
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Technical Bid Manager / Solutions Manager (Slough-based)
Slough-based M&E Maintenance and FM focussed SME looking for a new role to bridge the gap between their Sales Team, Bid Team, and Estimating Division. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of Technical expertise and relevant experience.
Location: Slough (office-based with potential for hybrid working) They are currently looking to interview and appoint now.
About the Role
The role involves the translation of complex customer requirements into compliant, compelling, and commercially sound proposals—acting as the interface between sales and engineering, while owning the technical and architectural narrative of each tender bid. Your work directly influences client specifications and ensures revenue alignment with company goals.
This isn’t just a technical or bid-focused position—it is the chance to ride at the forefront of business growth, innovation, and delivery. If you thrive on strategic thinking, solving complex challenges, and seeing your ideas take real, measurable form, this role offers the perfect opportunity.
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Core Responsibilities
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Solutions Design
- Develop innovative and competitive technical solutions tailored to new business opportunities and contract renewals.
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Bid Process Contribution
- Act as a key technical contributor to shaping winning proposals and tenders.
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Client Engagement & Assessment
- Conduct site visits and needs analysis to fully understand client requirements and specify solutions accordingly.
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Strategic Planning
- Collaborate on maintenance strategies and service delivery models that are both forward-thinking and practical.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with commercial, operational, and supply chain teams to build holistic, deliverable solutions.
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Client Presentation Support
- Assist in client presentations, communicating the value of offerings and technical efficacy.
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Change Management
- Ensure a smooth transitional process from proposal to mobilisation and delivery.
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Continuous Improvement
- Identify efficiency enhancements, value-add initiatives, and ways to strengthen your company’s offering.
What Makes This Role Unique
This position carries significant influence and impact. You will:
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✔ Drive major contract wins in a measurable way. ✔ Introduce fresh ideas and innovation into the business. ✔ Work on diverse and complex projects, molding multiple aspects of delivery. ✔ Develop strong internal collaboration across teams and client relationships.
Requirements & Qualities
We’re seeking a technical specialist who can bridge engineering insights with commercial awareness, with a proactive mindset.
Ideal candidates will bring:
- Background in building services, mechanical/electrical (M&E) engineering, or a related sector.
- Experience in solutions design, bid development, or proposal creation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deconstruct and shape needs.
- Clear communication—the ability to present technical ideas authentically and persuasively to both internal and external stakeholders.
- A collaborative, results-driven approach.
If you’re driven by real impact and eager to shape the future of an ambitious SME, apply with your most relevant documentation.
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