Lead Bid Manager

Lead Bid Manager page is loaded Lead Bid Managerlocations: Derby, UK: Manchester, UK: Warrington, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: March 2, 2026 (17 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR100703 Role: Lead Bid Manager Location: Hybrid, based from one of our offices in Derby, Manchester or Warrington Salary: we anticipate paying a salary in the £63,600.00 - £83,500.00 range Rolls Royce SMR is leading the transformation of clean energy through innovative Small Modular Reactor technology. Our mission is to provide secure, low carbon, affordable energy at global scale - enabling industry, communities and nations to decarbonise. Backed by decades of engineering excellence, we are creating the UK's flagship green export product and setting new standards in nuclear innovation.Our Strategy & Business Development - Proposals team sits at the heart of how we win and deliver new nuclear programmes. The team partners with engineering, regulatory, commercial and project delivery colleagues to shape winning solutions that reflect our SMR capability and strategic ambition. As a Lead Bid Manager, you will guide high performing teams through complex bid development, directly influencing the future pipeline of national and international SMR projects.This is a senior role for an experienced bidding professional who wants to lead large scale, complex bids with significant strategic importance. You will shape the strategy, direction and delivery of high value national and international bids, ensuring our proposals are compelling, technically robust, commercially sound and aligned with customer goals. Your leadership will be central to how Rolls Royce SMR secures flagship programmes and builds global partnerships. We'll need you to: Leading the end to end development of significant, complex bids for new nuclear power plant programmes in the UK and internationally. Shaping bid strategy, overseeing solution development, and advising on risk, positioning and commercial structure. Leading multidisciplinary bid teams across engineering, safety and regulatory affairs, commercial, PMO and supply chain. Supporting client engagement activities including presentations, clarifications and negotiations. Managing bid budgets, timelines and governance reviews. Coaching and mentoring team members and acting as a functional expert in best practice bidding. Contributing to continuous improvement of processes, tools and templates across the function.As a Lead Bid Manager, your work will directly shape the UK and global deployment of SMR technology. You will influence multi billion pound decisions, guide project strategies and help secure opportunities that transform clean energy infrastructure. This is a rare chance to make a lasting impact on one of the most exciting engineering programmes in the world. What you'll bring: Demonstrable experience leading major bids within nuclear, energy or large infrastructure sectors. Strong leadership skills with experience guiding multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Extensive understanding of bid governance, compliance, and quality assurance. Ability to solve complex technical, commercial and strategic challenges. Experience authoring and reviewing technical content from SMEs. Ability to manage risk, budgets and programme timelines. A relevant degree (engineering, business, PM or similar); APMP/PMQ desirable but not essential.We anticipate a salary of £63,600.00 - £83,500.00 dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring.We also offer excellent benefits including: Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5% Benefits Allowance - £2200, enabling you to create a bespoke package Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchasesYou'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch - we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. Our Application Process Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check We are Rolls-Royce SMR A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We're proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we're a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents. Our culture At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer: • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone can thrive. What we offer At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed