Bid Manager – Commercial Solar / Renewables

Overview

In this role you will lead end-to-end bids for commercial Solar PV, EV and renewables, working with cross-functional teams to secure public and private sector contracts. You’ll interpret NEC/JCT contracts and shape winning tender submissions, supporting growth of a growing solar/renewables business. The position offers hybrid working, handling high-value opportunities across the UK from a well-established renewables specialist. You’ll drive bid strategies and ensure compliant, technically robust proposals that align with the company’s quality and HSE standards.

Pay / Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Benefits
• Hybrid working
• Career progression potential

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end bid process for Solar PV, EV and renewables projects
• Lead bids from opportunity to submission, negotiation and award
• Review NEC/JCT contracts, specs, scopes and tender docs
• Manage bids for commercial, industrial and public sector clients
• Prepare and manage PQQ, SQ, ITT, framework and mini-competition submissions
• Develop bid strategies, win themes and compelling written responses
• Coordinate input from sales, design, estimating, commercial, engineering and project delivery teams

Key requirements

• Bid Manager or similar role experience
• Background in commercial construction, M&E, engineering, energy or renewables
• Experience managing high-value tenders from opportunity to contract award
• Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts
• Experience with public sector frameworks, tenders and mini-competitions
• Experience with Solar PV, EV, M&E or renewables advantageous

• stakeholder management
• clear communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• NEC contracts
• JCT contracts
• tender documentation

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