United Living Group
Senior Bid Manager
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Senior Bid Manager – Infrastructure Services
We have an exciting Senior Bid Manager opportunity within our Infrastructure Services division, working with some of the country's largest network operators and private sector clients.
Are you interested in driving the clean energy transition? The UK is rapidly moving towards new energy solutions that are greener and less carbon-intensive. Our team delivers the engineering, construction, and maintenance of these critical energy infrastructure systems. In this role, you will be pivotal in shaping and winning the bids that enable these systems to fuel businesses, keep homes warm, and support sustainable energy generation.
Are you passionate about improving the water quality of our rivers? We are committed to enhancing the UK’s water systems through clean and dirty water infrastructure upgrades. We design, install, repair, and commission solutions that address the challenges of an increasing population and changing climate. As a Senior Bid Manager, you will lead complex submissions that directly impact the quality of clean water for homes and businesses, reduce flooding during heavy rainfall, and protect our natural environment.
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- Have extensive experience in bid management within construction, engineering, or major infrastructure projects
- Possess exceptional writing skills and the ability to craft compelling, client-focused submissions
- Are adept at leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving collaboration across functions
- Have a proven track record of managing end-to-end bid processes, ideally on high-value or complex projects
- Bring strategic thinking and the ability to articulate clear win themes and value propositions
- Are passionate about shaping the future of energy and water systems through innovative infrastructure solutions
Key Responsibilities
As a senior member of the bid-winning function, you will provide leadership and oversight to the bid process, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, winning submissions. You will be responsible for:
- Leading and facilitating bid strategy sessions, kick-off meetings, workshops, and senior review panels
- Interpreting client requirements and translating them into winning strategies and compliant responses
- Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior bid managers and writers within the team
- Overseeing the production of compelling, well-structured responses that differentiate our offering
- Working closely with directors, subject matter experts, and delivery teams to define win themes and value propositions
- Managing multiple complex bids simultaneously, ensuring consistency, compliance, and quality
- Engaging with live projects to gather insights and evidence for persuasive case studies and success stories
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Requirements
Education & Certifications
- A degree in a relevant subject (e.g., English, marketing, engineering, or construction) or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Significant experience in bid management, ideally within infrastructure, utilities, or engineering services
- Professional certification (e.g., APMP Practitioner or higher) or formal bid management training is highly desirable
Key Skills
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
At United Infrastructure, you will be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK. Please note that United Living has rebranded to United Infrastructure. When applying, the LinkedIn landing page will redirect to the new company name.
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