Bid Manager
Role overview
We are looking for a reputable Bid Manager to join our growing Bid Team based anywhere in the UK. This is a particularly exciting opportunity as we progress into the business' next phase of growth. If you are passionate about bidding / work winning, want to work with an incredibly experienced, motivated and supportive team, this may be the opportunity for you. At OCU, your voice will be heard, and you can make all the difference.
At OCU, safety isn't just a policy it's one of the core values that drives everything we do. As a Bid Manager, you'll play a crucial role in upholding our commitment to safety by ensuring that every proposal reflects our dedication to creating secure, responsible, and sustainable solutions for our clients and our people.
We believe growth is earned through delivery by consistently exceeding expectations, driving innovation, and creating value for our clients. As our new Bid Manager, you’ll be at the heart of that mission, leading strategic bids that fuel our expansion and deepen our impact.
What you will bring:
Previous bid management experience, ideally within sectors like renewable energy, utilities and / or high voltage power distribution.
Commercial awareness of NEC 3/4.
Excellent communication skills.
Passion and ambition to deliver, grow and make a positive impact.
This role isn’t just about winning work it’s about delivering to grow. You will be instrumental in shaping our future, driving revenue, and strengthening our reputation through every successful bid.
Driven by values, powered by inclusion.
At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.
Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.
If you are invited to progress in the recruitment process, will you require any reasonable adjustments to support you? Please let us know so we can ensure the process is accessible and fair for you. Any information you share will be treated confidentially and will only be used to support you during the recruitment process.
- Division
- OCU Group
- Locations
- Nationwide
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Nationwide
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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