1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by RecruitME. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from RecruitME Founder of RecruitME | Veteran | Ex-military recruitment specialist Commercial Bid Manager Cardiff (Hybrid) Up to £50,000 + Employee Ownership + Bonus + Full Benefits Package This is your opportunity to join a fast-growing, employee-owned energy services organisation where you’ll have real autonomy, a voice at the table, and the chance to lead commercially competitive submissions that directly drive company growth. If you’re motivated by ownership, responsibility, and joining a modern, forward-thinking team, this role will suit you perfectly. Why This Role Stands Out (What’s in it for you)

Employee Ownership – share in the success you help create Annual Bonus Scheme 25–30 days holiday + BH Up to 5% pension match Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay Structured career development and bespoke management training A genuinely collaborative culture focused on wellbeing and sustainability

The Role: Lead, Influence & Win More Work As Commercial Bid Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind all major bid activity. You’ll take ownership from initial review through to submission — ensuring each bid is compliant, commercially strong, and strategically positioned to win. Key Responsibilities

Own the complete bid lifecycle; set plans, manage timelines, and coordinate internal contributors. Analyse tender documents, identify risks/opportunities, and shape winning strategies with senior leaders.

Stakeholder Coordination

Act as the central hub between commercial, operations, finance, and legal teams.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure every submission meets governance standards, industry requirements, and brand tone — always clear, accurate, and compelling. Manage the CRM (e.g., HubSpot) and tender portals; track activity and flag upcoming opportunities.

Commercial Handover

Support commercial negotiations and deliver seamless handovers to operational delivery teams. Lead post-bid reviews and refine processes, templates, and bid libraries to improve future win rates.

Marketing & BD Support

Contribute to case studies, marketing content, and collateral that strengthen future submissions.

About You

Proven background in bid/tender management within a technical, service-led, or regulated sector. Strong understanding of public and private sector procurement. Excellent project management skills and ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder contributions. Exceptional written communication and bid presentation capabilities. Commercially sharp, analytical, and detail-focused. Confident with MS Office and CRM platforms (HubSpot experience ideal). Degree in Business, Law, Marketing, or similar (preferred). Energy, utilities, or infrastructure experience is beneficial but not essential.

Ready to step into a high-impact role with genuine ownership and progression? Apply today to explore this opportunity further. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, General Business, and Business Development

Industries

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing Utilities Smart Meter Manufacturing

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