Who we are in a nutshell. At BES Group, we pride ourselves in being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers assets’ legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. And we do this with a team of the very best people, simple. Due to continued business growth, we are looking to recruit a Bid Manager to join our Sales Team, driving and growing sales by identifying, evaluating and winning business with a focus on the Infrastructure (Rail) sector, one of our key areas. This is a hybrid role so you will be in a suitable location to be in one of our BES offices on a hybrid basis. Preferably based in our Ilkeston office, (Tiverton, Warrington, Manchester or Preston also considered), with the occasional visit to other company and client offices. What will you be doing? As a Bid Manager at BES Group with a focus on the Rail sector, you will be integral to shaping and managing the bid process for all major Rail-related projects, particularly those exceeding £500k. Your responsibilities will encompass both strategic leadership and operational execution, as you drive forward BES Group’s growth in the Rail sector. You will: Establish a robust bid management process ensuring a consistent and effective approach to bid preparation, submission, and follow-up Develop and refine existing bid processes, embedding these into standard practice to ensure all future bids are handled efficiently Collaborate with the Group Head of Strategic Relationships to lead the management of the bid process for all major opportunities, incorporating necessary review processes with Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) and the Private Equity (PE) board when applicable Serve as the primary point of contact for BES Group stakeholders and third parties on joint bidding opportunities, ensuring smooth communication and alignment across teams Review rail market portals and tender opportunities, ensuring all relevant platforms are managed and continuously monitored to maximize visibility and access to new Rail projects Manage the SharePoint repository for all bidding documents, maintaining an organised and accessible record of all bid-related materials Working closely with the Head of Direct Sales to define the bid management system requirements in Microsoft Dynamics CRM, implementing it as an assurance function to track and manage all bids effectively As part of our team, you will get: A salary from £40,000(depending on experience) Up to 10% pension contribution 2 x life cover Enhanced maternity / adoption leave Annual salary review 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays An additional day’s holiday for your birthday every year Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme Opportunity for flexible working Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme Company wide volunteering scheme Guaranteed fundraising support for your chosen charity To be join our team, you will need: To hold an engineering degree or equivalent specific experience in Rail or UK transport Infrastructure Experience of bid writing for structural or technical services Experience in management and coordination of ‘major’ bids in to the UK rail industry Desirable to have experience of bidding into oversees rail markets and experience linked to the UK rail or bridge sector Must be a team player Previous IT experience (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ability/attitude to learn new apps etc) Hold a full UK Driving license We want you to be you Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay. Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple. What’s more, we’re a Real Living Wage employer across our complete business and we are delighted to have pledged our committed to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. Go for it Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for. To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process. BES Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else