About This Role
Leading and managing the end-to-end bid and proposal process is the core of this role, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, commercially robust, and customer-focused submissions that support Linxon's growth objectives. You will act as the central point of coordination across various teams, working closely with key stakeholders to drive the successful development, governance, review, and submission of competitive bids.
Responsibilities
- Lead the bid and proposal process from receipt of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) through to submission, contract award, and project handover
- Review tender documentation to assess customer requirements, identify risks and opportunities, and determine submission obligations
- Develop and manage bid plans, submission schedules, compliance matrices, and proposal strategies to ensure the timely delivery of all requirements
- Establish and lead cross-functional bid teams, securing the necessary resources, inputs, and commitments from key stakeholders
- Coordinate internal reviews and approvals in accordance with governance and delegations of authority
- Maintain overall accountability for the quality, accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all tender and proposal submissions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
- Experience in tender, bid, or proposal management, or a similar commercial role
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary tender submissions within technical, engineering, infrastructure, industrial, or project-based environments
- Experience working within formal governance, approval, and risk management frameworks
- Strong understanding of commercial, financial, contractual, and risk management principles
- Demonstrated experience delivering successful bids within a competitive marketplace
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and competing deadlines simultaneously
- Strong written communication, editing, and proposal development skills
- Ability to translate complex technical and commercial information into clear, persuasive, customer-focused solutions
- Sound commercial awareness and financial acumen
- High attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach, coupled with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have:
- Professional qualifications in bid management or project management
Important Details
- Locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester
About the Company
Linxon is a leader in delivering innovative EPC substation projects essential for the energy transition, drawing on expertise from Hitachi Energy and AtkinsRéalis. The company provides integrated, sustainable solutions that power cities, industries, and communities, committed to building infrastructure that supports a carbon-free future and ensures reliable and efficient energy transmission. By joining Linxon, employees contribute to critical infrastructure projects in the UK, driving the transition to a carbon-free energy future.
