Bid Manager, Commercial

Role: Bid Manager - Commercial

Salary: £58,000 to £75,000 + range of benefits

About Us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.  

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative Bid Manager to lead and manage the end-to-end bidding process for opportunities up to (and beyond) £350 million. This role plays a key part in driving growth by increasing our win ratio and strengthening our position in the market.

You’ll work closely with teams across the business, building strong relationships and ensuring bids are well-informed, competitive, and aligned with our strategic goals.

What You'll be doing:

• Monitoring online platforms for new work opportunities
• Leading all external bidding activity and coordinating input from across the business
• Reviewing and renewing online accreditations
• Attending client performance reviews, site visits, and scoping sessions
• Providing monthly updates on bid activity, including wins, losses, and feedback
• Representing National Gas at industry events and networking functions
• Building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to increase work orders
• Being a visible presence across National Gas depots
• Scanning for new opportunities and supporting supplier onboarding
• Preparing contracts for review and sign-off

About You

You’re someone who thrives on bringing people and ideas together to create winning bids. You’re naturally curious, commercially aware, and confident navigating complex information — whether that’s reviewing contracts, analysing opportunities, or coordinating input from across the business.

You’ve got a solid background in bid management or estimating, ideally within the gas industry, and you know how to spot a good opportunity when you see one. You’re comfortable working with numbers, have a sharp eye for detail, and communicate clearly with people at all levels.

You enjoy building relationships — and you’re not afraid to get out and about, whether that’s visiting sites, attending events, or being a visible presence across our depots. You’re organised, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve how things are done.

If you’re someone who brings energy, insight, and a collaborative mindset to your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Key Requirements & Experience:

We’re keen to hear from people who bring energy, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to their work. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Extensive Experience in Bid Management or Estimating, ideally within the gas industry
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of bidding strategy
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to manage complex information
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Solid numerical skills and the ability to interpret data effectively

What We Can Offer You

Annual bonus of up to 15% based on personal and company performance

Company car if mileage requirements are met (10 thousand miles annually)

28 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days

Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)

An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance

Death in service 10x your basic salary

Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury

Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave

Professional development and career progression

Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day

Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role

Inclusive Recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.