Company
Construction
CommercialBidManager-DataCentreProjects
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“Commercial Bid Manager - Data Centre Projects. Skills: Bid management, Tender proposals, Commercial bids, Data centre projects. Lead bid preparation. Coordinate bid submissions”
Industry & Context.
Occasional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience in Commercial Bid Manager role, Experience managing complex bids, Commercial awareness, Excellent project management skills, Experience reviewing contracts, Written communication skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Ability to meet demanding deadlines, Stakeholder management skills
Nice to Have
Data centre experience, Mission-critical sector experience, Commissioning sector experience, Pharmaceutical sector experience, Critical infrastructure sector experience, Knowledge of European markets, Familiarity with NEC contract forms, Familiarity with FIDIC contract forms, Familiarity with JCT contract forms, Experience supporting international projects, Understanding of commissioning methodologies, Understanding of MEP services, Understanding of project delivery methodologies, Exposure to Tier III data centres, Exposure to Tier IV data centres
What You'll Do.
Coordinate bid submissions
Submit commercial bids
Manage end-to-end bid process
Ensure submissions are compliant
Ensure submissions are competitive
Deliver submissions within deadlines
Review tender documentation
Review client requirements
Review specifications
Review scopes of work
Develop winning bid strategies
Coordinate contributions from Directors
Coordinate contributions from Managers
Coordinate contributions from specialists
Develop pricing strategies
Develop commercial proposals
Prepare tender clarifications
Prepare qualifications
Prepare supporting commercial documentation
Identify commercial risks
Assess commercial risks
Identify contractual obligations
Assess contractual obligations
Identify value creation opportunities
Assess value creation opportunities
Support client engagement
Support presentations
Support post-tender clarifications
Maintain bid management processes
Improve bid management processes
Maintain bid templates
Improve bid templates
Maintain submission standards
Improve submission standards
Assist with pipeline management
Assist with budgeting
Assist with forecasting
Assist with business development
Support contract review
Support handover activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working with senior leadership; Working with operational teams; Working with technical specialists; Engage with technical teams; Engage with commercial teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Client engagement; Presentations; Negotiations
Process & Methodology
Project management, Organisational skills
Full Job Description
## Description Commercial Bid Manager – Data Centre Projects We are open to application from candidates based in Newcastle Upon Tyne or Whitstable, Kent. We are seeking an experienced Commercial Bid Manager to join our growing team delivering large-scale data centre projects across Europe. This is a hybrid role, combining remote working with attendance at our offices and occasional travel to client, supplier, and project locations as required. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the commercial and tendering process for Commissioning, MEP, and CoHE services on mission-critical facilities. Working closely with senior leadership, operational teams, and technical specialists, you will be responsible for developing high-quality, commercially robust bid submissions that support the continued growth of the business across the European data centre market. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of commercial bids and tender proposals for data centre and mission-critical projects. Manage the end-to-end bid process, ensuring all submissions are compliant, commercially competitive, and delivered within client deadlines. Review tender documentation, client requirements, contracts, specifications, and scopes of work to develop winning bid strategies. Coordinate contributions from Business Unit Directors, Project Managers, Commissioning Managers, and technical subject matter experts. Develop pricing strategies and commercial proposals in collaboration with operational and commercial teams. Prepare tender clarifications, assumptions, qualifications, and supporting commercial documentation. Identify and assess commercial risks, contractual obligations, and opportunities for value creation within tender submissions. Support client engagement throughout the tender process, including presentations, negotiations, and post-tender clarifications. Maintain and continuously improve bid management processes, templates, and submission sta
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