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Operational Bid Manager

Birmingham-Midlands-United KingdomFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-14

Core

Review bids and tenders for major electrical, fire, and security projects to identify commercial and operational risks, challenge cost assumptions, and protect margins.

Role type

Operational Bid Manager

Builds

Commercially robust bids for electrical, fire, and security projects

Domain

Construction / M&E / Fire & Security

Required skills

Bid management, Project management, Operations management, Contracts management, Commercial risk analysis, Cost estimation, Electrical installation knowledge, Delivery methodology expertise

Preferred skills

Qualified Electrician background, Fire/Security industry experience, Quantity Surveying (QS) experience, Critical infrastructure project experience, Security clearance

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Support Sales, Design, and Procurement teams throughout the bid and tender process; Review project costings, labour assumptions, and delivery methodologies; Identify commercial and operational risks within bids; Ensure Delegation of Authority (DOA) requirements are met; Review contractual terms and conditions; Challenge unnecessary costs to improve competitiveness; Collaborate with operational delivery teams to improve project execution strategies.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC