Contracts & Tendering Manager
1 day ago
Kingston upon Hull
Contracts & Tendering Manager Location: Hull (Hybrid) Are you a commercially savvy professional who thrives on leading complex bids, negotiating contracts, and influencing business-critical decisions? This is a high-visibility opportunity to take ownership of the full tendering and contracting lifecycle within a growing, forward-thinking organisation in the renewable energy sector. Due to growth we are looking for an experienced Contracts & Tendering Manager to join our team in Hull (hybrid working available) and play a pivotal role in shaping our commercial success. About the role: • You’ll oversee the complete process from initial enquiry through to bid submission, negotiation, award, and operational handover., • Your expertise will ensure our bids are competitive, compliant, profitable, and aligned with strategic goals., • You’ll work cross-functionally with key stakeholders, lead governance around bid decisions, and support business growth through robust commercial processes and risk mitigation., • This role is perfect for someone who enjoys autonomy, responsibility, and working at the heart of commercial strategy. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the preparation, review, and submission of tenders, proposals, and bids, • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and competitive submissions, • Support pricing strategy by collaborating with the costing team on models and build-ups, • Conduct commercial and contractual risk analyses for key tenders, • Facilitate Bid/No-Bid reviews, pricing meetings, and approval processes, • Develop and maintain tender documentation, bid libraries, pricing models, and commercial templates, • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, subcontracts, and agreements, • Identify commercial risks and prepare detailed handovers for Operations, • Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams, • Provide insights on market trends, competitor activity, and tender performance Qualifications & Experience: • Solid experience in tendering and contract management in a commercial role, • Direct experience negotiating and closing deals with customers, • Proven track record leading cross-functional teams through tender and contract negotiations, • Strong understanding of industrial B2B contract law, procurement, and commercial terms, • Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, • Highly analytical with strong organisational capability, • Exceptional attention to detail, able to juggle multiple complex bids, • Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills, • Previous experience in construction and/or offshore activities (i.e. oil & gas, renewable energy) would be beneficial but not essential. For the right person we can also consider a part-time or job share opportunity. Apply now or contact Dr. Dan Horne for a confidential conversation.
