Title:  Principal Bid Manager (Highways Technology Services)

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Bid Manager to join our Transport Infrastructure Work Winning team.

This role will be focused on winning work for our Highways Technology Services business, where you will lead the creation and submission of high-quality bids in the EVCI, streetlighting and highways technology markets, coordinating teams and engaging stakeholders to deliver innovative, client-focused solutions that drive business growth.

You will be responsible for helping to grow the business by securing profitable work aligned with our strategic objectives. Leading bid programmes with subject experts, you’ll oversee both technical and commercial deliverables—including quality responses, solution development, negotiations, estimating, risk, and legal aspects.

Additionally, you will shape bid strategies and manage communication with all stakeholders, ensuring governance and adherence to the bid process at every stage.

The standard working hours are 37.5 per week remotely, with travel to the IDH Birmingham office or bid locations for team meetings as needed.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the bid process for both programmes of bids and individual opportunities.
• Develop bid strategies alongside Business Stream or Account Directors.
• Monitor pursuit and capture data, ensuring win plans are in place for all major, medium, and strategic bids.
• Plan, manage, and identify resource requirements for each bid, including support functions and technical/commercial contributors.
• Maintain and manage an up-to-date bid programme, ensuring timely progress and communication of all activities.
• Lead and oversee the development of high-quality technical and commercial bid deliverables in accordance with the agreed strategy.
• Facilitate the development of operational solutions and commercial/pricing strategies to drive continual improvement and competitive advantage.
• Establish and manage communication and document protocols for each bid.
• Maintain effective client liaison, ensuring prompt responses to all clarifications and ongoing dialogue.
• Prepare internal approval papers in line with Amey’s governance requirements.
• Manage the bid budget and the Opportunity Assessment Tool.
• Facilitate risk and opportunities processes, engaging broad input and ensuring expert commercial oversight.
• Keep bidding tools such as the pipeline database and Governance Gateway current and contribute to bid reporting as required.
• Oversee business-led bids (such as minor bids or framework ‘Children’) and ensure adherence to bid governance and procedures.
• Manage document reviews and ensure feedback is consolidated and acted upon.
• Provide cover and support for other Bid Managers when necessary.
• Facilitate and contribute to bid workshops.
• Help develop bidding competencies within operational and work-winning teams.

Bids led will cover a range of Amey services and will vary in duration, size and complexity, depending on the client’s requirements and procurement processes. Bids may be standalone Amey opportunities or working with strategic partners delivered as a joint venture or consortium.

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Company Car/ Car Allowance
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth, e.g. Masters
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong organisational skills
• Understanding of corporate governance
• Experience of EVCI, streetlighting, or traffic enforcement bidding

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kayla Caruth, our recruiter for this role, at kayla.caruth@amey.co.uk

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