Principal Bid Manager (Highways Technology Services)
Title: Principal Bid Manager (Highways Technology Services)
Requisition ID: 8973
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Bid Manager to join our Transport Infrastructure Work Winning team. This role will be focused on winning work for our Highways Technology Services business, where you will lead the creation and submission of high-quality bids in the EVCI, street lighting and highways technology markets. You will coordinate teams and engage stakeholders to deliver innovative, client‑focused solutions that drive business growth.
You will be responsible for helping to grow the business by securing profitable work aligned with our strategic objectives. Leading bid programmes with subject experts, you’ll oversee technical and commercial deliverables—including quality responses, solution development, negotiations, estimating, risk and legal aspects.
Additionally, you will shape bid strategies and manage communication with all stakeholders, ensuring governance and adherence to the bid process at every stage. The standard working hours are 37.5 per week remotely, with travel to the IDH Birmingham office or bid locations for team meetings as needed.
What You’ll Do
* Lead the bid process for programmes of bids and individual opportunities.
* Develop bid strategies alongside Business Stream or Account Directors.
* Monitor pursuit and capture data, ensuring win plans are in place for all major, medium and strategic bids.
* Plan, manage and identify resource requirements for each bid, including support functions and technical/commercial contributors.
* Maintain and manage an up‑to‑date bid programme, ensuring timely progress and communication of all activities.
* Lead and oversee the development of high‑quality technical and commercial bid deliverables in accordance with the agreed strategy.
* Facilitate the development of operational solutions and commercial/pricing strategies to drive continual improvement and competitive advantage.
* Establish and manage communication and document protocols for each bid.
* Maintain effective client liaison, ensuring prompt responses to all clarifications and ongoing dialogue.
* Prepare internal approval papers in line with Amey’s governance requirements.
* Manage the bid budget and the Opportunity Assessment Tool.
* Facilitate risk and opportunities processes, engaging broad input and ensuring expert commercial oversight.
* Keep bidding tools such as the pipeline database and Governance Gateway current and contribute to bid reporting as required.
* Oversee business‑led bids (such as minor bids or framework ‘Children’) and ensure adherence to bid governance and procedures.
* Manage document reviews and ensure feedback is consolidated and acted upon.
* Provide cover and support for other Bid Managers when necessary.
* Facilitate and contribute to bid workshops.
* Help develop bidding competencies within operational and work‑winning teams.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews.
* Company Car / Car Allowance.
* Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities.
* Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth.
* Personal Development Opportunities: Advanced mentorship and access to award‑winning programmes such as Women@Amey and Multicultural Leadership.
* Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions.
* Holidays: Enjoy at least 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
* Flexible Benefits: Customise your package with options like additional leave, cycle‑to‑work schemes, charitable giving and gym memberships.
* Exclusive Discounts: Access a portal with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more.
* Social Impact: Participate in community initiatives, including 2 paid volunteering days per year.
What You’ll Bring
* Strong organisational skills.
* Understanding of corporate governance.
* Experience of EVCI, street lighting or traffic enforcement bidding.
Application Guidance
At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Kayla Caruth, our recruiter for this role, at kayla.caruth@amey.co.uk.
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