Bid Manager - Commercial Solar / Renewables

Bid Manager - Commercial Solar / Renewables

South of England - Hybrid Working Available

£60,000 - £80,000 (Negotiable) + Car Allowance + Benefits

Are you an experienced Bid Manager with a background in commercial construction, M&E, engineering or renewable energy, with experience working with NEC / JCT contracts and public sector frameworks?

Would you like to join an established and growing commercial Solar PV and EV specialist, where you'll take ownership of high-value renewable energy tenders, framework opportunities and commercial projects across the UK?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established Solar / EV specialist delivering commercial renewable energy projects across the UK, from smaller Solar PV installations through to multi-megawatt commercial and industrial projects.

The business provides a complete service from initial design and feasibility through to installation, commissioning and ongoing project delivery, with a strong focus on quality, compliance and HSE. The company is MCS accredited and has developed an excellent reputation within the commercial renewables market, with a growing pipeline of opportunities across the private and public sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Bid Manager to lead the preparation and submission of complex commercial Solar PV, EV and renewable energy tenders.

The role will have a strong commercial focus, working closely with the sales, design, estimating, commercial and project delivery teams to develop competitive and technically robust proposals.

You will also be responsible for managing bids through public sector frameworks and tender processes, with a particular focus on understanding and responding to NEC and JCT contractual requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Bid Manager with a construction, M&E, engineering or technical background to join a rapidly growing renewable energy business, with genuine autonomy and the opportunity to play a key role in winning major commercial projects.

The Role

• Managing the end-to-end bid process for commercial Solar PV, EV and renewable energy projects.
• Leading bids from initial opportunity through to tender submission, negotiation and contract award.
• Reviewing and interpreting NEC and JCT contracts, specifications, scopes and tender documentation.
• Managing bids for commercial, industrial and public sector clients.
• Preparing and managing PQQ, SQ, ITT, framework and mini-competition submissions.
• Developing bid strategies, win themes and compelling written responses.
• Coordinating input from sales, design, estimating, commercial, engineering and project delivery teams.

The Person

• Previous experience as a Bid Manager, Senior Bid Manager, Bid Coordinator or similar.
• Background in commercial construction, M&E, engineering, energy or renewable projects.
• Experience managing high-value tenders from opportunity through to contract award.
• Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts and their commercial implications.
• Experience working with public sector frameworks, tenders and mini-competitions.
• Experience with Solar PV, EV, M&E, electrical engineering, energy or renewables would be highly advantageous.

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.