Bid Manager

Bid Manager required for a major offshore wind developer based in England

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end CfD bidding process
• Ensure compliance with CfD regulations and guidelines
• Develop and implement bid strategies to maximise the competitiveness of our submission
• Provide insights and recommendations to inform decision-making
• Work closely with development, engineering, legal, finance, and commercial teams to ensure a comprehensive and accurate bid submission
• Work closely with the financial team to assess project economics, including revenue projections, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Liaise with government bodies, regulatory authorities, and industry associations to stay updated on CfD policies and requirements
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the CfD bidding process
• Develop contingency plans and strategies to address potential challenges
• Monitor and analyse market trends, competitor activities, and policy changes related to the CfD scheme
• Prepare and review all bid documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines.
• Oversee the submission process, addressing any queries or issues that arise during evaluation

Requirements

• Degree qualified in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a comparable discipline
• At least five years of professional experience in a similar function
• Proven track record of successfully managing and winning bids in an offshore wind setting
• Knowledge of CfD regulations and policies
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., MS Office, financial modelling software).
• Highly disciplined and diligent working style
• Excellent understanding of complex tasks, ability to work autonomously with great rigour and precision
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage own workload, meet timescales
• Ability to work as a member of a large, multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills