Job Description
Contracts & Tendering Manager
Location: Hull (Hybrid)
Are you a commercially savvy professional who thrives on leading complex bids, negotiating contracts, and influencing business-critical decisions?
This is a high-visibility opportunity to take ownership of the full tendering and contracting lifecycle within a growing, forward-thinking organisation in the renewable energy sector.
Due to growth we are looking for an experienced Contracts & Tendering Manager to join our team in Hull (hybrid working available) and play a pivotal role in shaping our commercial success.
About the role:
* You’ll oversee the complete process from initial enquiry through to bid submission, negotiation, award, and operational handover.
* Your expertise will ensure our bids are competitive, compliant, profitable, and aligned with strategic goals.
* You’ll work cross-functionally with key stakeholders, lead governance around bid decisions, and support business growth through robust commercial processes and risk mitigation.
* This role is perfect for someone who enjoys autonomy, responsibility, and working at the heart of commercial strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the preparation, review, and submission of tenders, proposals, and bids
* Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and competitive submissions
* Support pricing strategy by collaborating with the costing team on models and build-ups
* Conduct commercial and contractual risk analyses for key tenders
* Facilitate Bid/No-Bid reviews, pricing meetings, and approval processes
* Develop and maintain tender documentation, bid libraries, pricing models, and commercial templates
* Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, subcontracts, and agreements
* Identify commercial risks and prepare detailed handovers for Operations
* Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
* Provide insights on market trends, competitor activity, and tender performance
Qualifications & Experience:
* Solid experience in tendering and contract management in a commercial role
* Direct experience negotiating and closing deals with customers
* Proven track record leading cross-functional teams through tender and contract negotiations
* Strong understanding of industrial B2B contract law, procurement, and commercial terms
* Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
* Highly analytical with strong organisational capability
* Exceptional attention to detail, able to juggle multiple complex bids
* Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
* Previous experience in construction and/or offshore activities (i.e. oil & gas, renewable energy) would be beneficial but not essential.
For the right person we can also consider a part-time or job share opportunity.
Apply now or contact Dr. Dan Horne for a confidential conversation.