CIS Bid Manager – Ashby/Remote
As our CIS Bid Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering high-quality, winning bids across our Control & Information Systems (CIS) portfolio, working with internal and external partners. Operating at the centre of cross‑functional collaboration, you’ll lead key competitive tenders, drive governance, engage stakeholders, and ensure seamless transition from tender to project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the full bid lifecycle from Bid/No‑Bid decision through to customer negotiation and Contract Award for bids ranging from £100 K up to £10 m.
* Develop and implement winning bid strategies and coordinate technical, commercial and financial inputs.
* Prepare high-quality tender documentation that captures our offer, mitigates risk and provides a solid baseline for delivery.
* Manage internal governance (LOA / PM@Siemens) and ensure completion of all bid deliverables.
* Lead multi‑disciplinary tender teams, providing clear direction, and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
* Act as the client’s primary contact throughout the bid, handling technical, commercial and financial discussions.
Required Qualifications
* Extensive bid management experience in engineering or regulated project environments, including leading bids over £5 m.
* Ability to manage multiple parallel bids through full governance workflows.
* Strong commercial acumen and ability to structure bids that highlight our value while minimizing risk.
* Proven stakeholder leadership, influencing and motivating teams of 10+ people.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including customer‑facing engagement at senior levels.
* Degree‑level qualification (or equivalent) with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
Preferred Qualifications
* IET or APMP certification preferred.
* Previous or current role as Bid Manager, Project Manager or Commercial Manager in an engineering project‑based business.
Benefits
Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, company bonus, holiday allowance and pension. We offer a flexible benefits scheme that allows you to tailor your benefits package to suit you.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.
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