Are you an experienced bid professional looking for a role that blends strategy, structure, and creativity? Do you thrive managing complex bids in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments? Are you ready to help shape the future of a growing, industry-leading environmental consultancy?
We’re looking for a Bid Manager to join our expanding Client Engagement Group, supporting the continued growth of the APEM Group. You’ll lead the coordination and delivery of high-quality, client-focused bids across sectors including energy, renewables, water, infrastructure, and environmental consultancy.
In this role, you’ll be aligned to one of our business areas, giving you the opportunity to build strong partnerships with senior leaders and gain a deep understanding of their strategy, clients, and growth plans. You’ll help shape winning propositions, improve consistency, and deliver outstanding submissions that showcase APEM’s expertise and value. At the same time, you’ll be part of a collaborative central bid team, supporting colleagues across other business areas when needed to ensure high standards and smooth delivery across the Group.
The role will involve working closely with colleagues in Manchester, where the bid team meets on a semi-regular basis, so proximity to the city is preferred. However, we’re open to exceptional talent from anywhere in the UK who can bring experience, commitment, and a passion for quality to our growing team.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Proven experience managing bids or proposals in complex, deadline-driven environments.
- A background in professional services (ideally consulting) or sectors such as infrastructure, engineering, or renewables.
- Excellent writing, editing and document management skills, with a sharp eye for clarity and compliance.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders and technical specialists.
- Commercial awareness and good judgement when balancing opportunity, risk, and resource.
- Exceptional organisation and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at pace.
Bonus points for:
- APMP certification or equivalent qualification.
- Experience working within environmental consultancy or related professional services.
- Familiarity with procurement portals and e-tendering platforms.
At APEM, you’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team that values both structure and innovation. You’ll have the autonomy to own your area, the flexibility to shape processes, and the opportunity to make an impact across some of the most exciting environmental and infrastructure projects in the UK.
Next steps
We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.