United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.
Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.
Our company is split into two business areas:
Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.
Job DescriptionWe have an exciting Bid Manager opportunity within our Infrastructure division, working with some of the country's largest network operators and private sector clients.
Are you interested in the clean energy transition? The UK is rapidly moving towards new energy solutions that are greener and less carbon-intensive. Our team delivers the engineering, construction, and maintenance of these critical energy infrastructure systems. In this role, you will be pivotal in winning project tenders that fuel businesses, keep homes warm, and support sustainable energy generation.
United Infrastructure is committed to enhancing the UK’s water systems through clean and dirty water infrastructure upgrades. We design, install, repair, and commission solutions that address the challenges of an increasing population and changing climate. As a Senior Bid Manager, you will lead complex submissions that directly impact the quality of clean water for homes and businesses, reduce flooding during heavy rainfall, and protect our natural environment.
We are interested in hearing from candidates who:
Have experience in bid management within construction, engineering, or major infrastructure projects
Possess exceptional writing skills and the ability to craft compelling, client-focused submissions
Have a proven track record of managing end-to-end bid processes, ideally on high-value or technically complex projects
Bring strategic thinking and the ability to articulate clear win themes and value propositions
Are passionate about shaping the future of energy and water systems through innovative infrastructure solutions
Key Responsibilities:
As a member of the work-winning function, you will manage the end-to-end bid process, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, winning submissions. You will be responsible for:
Leading and facilitating bid strategy sessions, kick-off meetings, workshops, and senior review panels
Interpreting client requirements and translating them into winning strategies and compliant responses
Overseeing the production of compelling, well-structured responses that differentiate our offering
Working closely with directors, subject matter experts, and delivery teams to define win themes and value propositions
Managing multiple in-framework bids simultaneously, ensuring consistency, compliance, and quality
Engaging with live projects to gather insight and evidence for persuasive case studies and success stories
Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.
Please note that United Living has rebranded to United Infrastructure. Our LinkedIn landing page will still display as "United Living," but when you click “Apply,” it will redirect to "United Infrastructure.
QualificationsA degree in a relevant subject (e.g., English, marketing, engineering, or construction) or equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience in bid management, ideally within infrastructure, utilities, or engineering services
Professional certification and/or formal bid management training (e.g., APMP Practitioner or higher) is highly desirable
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Skills Required
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Experience in bid management within infrastructure, utilities, or engineering services
- Proven track record managing end-to-end bid processes on high-value or technically complex projects
- Exceptional writing skills and ability to craft compelling, client-focused submissions
- Strategic thinking and ability to articulate clear win themes and value propositions
- Experience leading bid strategy sessions, kick-offs, workshops, and senior review panels
- Ability to manage multiple in-framework bids ensuring consistency, compliance, and quality
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Professional certification and/or formal bid management training (e.g., APMP Practitioner or higher)
- Passion for shaping the future of energy and water systems through sustainable infrastructure
What We Do
United Infrastructure is a dynamic, rapidly expanding business delivering critical infrastructure to communities across the UK, focusing on sectors like water, energy, power, and telecoms through its Utility and Social Infrastructure business areas.
