Head of Bids

About The RoleRight across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.Where will you be working?At M Group, were enabling the energy essential to support our lives.We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.This role will be within ourMeteringteam, youll join the leading provider of metering services and data collection in the UK energy retail sector, we provide efficient and flexible services for gas, electricity and water meters.Our meter workers install, maintain and manage meters to make sure customers are billed correctly and energy usage patterns are monitored. We leverage our industry expertise and data insight capabilities to create solutions that fit the needs of our customers.What will you be doing?As Bid Manager within the M Group, you will play a pivotal role in securing new business and supporting the divisions strategic growth objectives. Reporting to the Head of Bids, you will lead the end-to-end management of high quality, competitive bids across In-home.You will work collaboratively with operational and commercial teams to translate business strategy into compelling written submissions that clearly articulate our value, capability, and commitment to excellence. Through effective bid planning, coordination, and delivery, you will ensure all submissions are engaging, technically robust, and aligned to client requirements and scoring criteria.This role requires a proactive, resilient, and detail focused professional who thrives in a fast paced, evolving environment. You will bring strong communication expertise, producing clear, persuasive content from detailed technical responses to impactful presentations, while confidently managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.Ultimately, your contribution will be key to driving sustainable growth, enhancing win rates, and positioning the M Group Energy Division as a trusted partner in a rapidly changing energy market.Youll be responsible for:Lead and deliver strategic bids across the Energy In Home division, supporting growth in areas such as smart metering, low-carbon technologies, and home energy servicesOwn the end-to-end bid lifecycle, ensuring submissions align with process, regulatory requirements, client specifications, and evolving market demandsFacilitate bid kick-off meetings, solution workshops, and storyboard sessions to develop compelling, customer-focused proposalsDevelop and manage detailed bid plans, ensuring resources, timelines, and operational inputs are aligned to tender requirementsWork closely with operational, technical, and commercial teams to shape innovative, deliverable solutions for in-home energy servicesEnsure all submissions are high quality, compliant, and tailored, clearly demonstrating customer benefits, service excellence, safety, and sustainabilityArticulate the divisions value proposition, including customer experience, efficiency, decarbonisation, and regulatory complianceMaintain strong stakeholder engagement across the business, ensuring clear communication throughout the bid processPartner with sales and business development teams to identify, shape, and convert opportunities within the Energy in Home marketSupport the development of compelling client engagement materials, presentations, and proposals aligned to market trends and client prioritiesHelp to maintain high quality bid library content, including case studies that showcase successful in-home energy solutionsWhat youll bringSignificant experience in bid and tender management, ideally within the energy, utilities, or in-home services sectorStrong understanding of the Energy in Home market, including smart metering, decarbonisation, energy efficiency, or customer-facing field servicesProven track record of winning bids and delivering against growth targets in a competitive, regulated environmentExceptional written skills are required, with the ability to translate complex technical solutions into clear, persuasive customer-focused responsesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levelsExperience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams (operational, technical, commercial) to deliver high-quality, compliant submissionsStrong commercial awareness, with the ability to identify and shape addressable opportunities within target marketsAdvanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience utilising AI as a critical friend to enhance quality and consistencyHigh attention to detail and strong quality assurance capabilityStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond creatively to client requirements and challengesExperience producing high-quality written bid materials that reflect innovation and professionalismStrong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to deliver under pressure and to tight deadlinesWillingness to travel as requiredWhats in it for you?We offer a broad range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work:Matched or contributory pension schemeOnline GP service available 365 days a yearEmployee assistance programme and wellbeing supportAccess to thousands of retail discounts via My Rewards portalCycle to work and salary finance schemesEnhanced leave policies for maternity, paternity and adoptionReward and recognition programme25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAbout usWe want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planetWere open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectationsWere together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the partsWere ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for lifeWhether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.Please note:Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. 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