Bid Manager, FM, Midlands, Hybrid, 70 to 80k

Role Overview

We have partnered with a growing provider in facilities management as they are on the lookout for a Bid Manager to lead bid strategy and cost modelling for technical service tenders.

The role requires creating robust financial models that support operational delivery, commercial decision-making, and competitive pricing across diverse portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain complex financial models for hard FM and total FM bids, integrating lifecycle costing, risk assessment, and value-for-money analysis.
• Translate technical engineering, maintenance, and cleaning solutions into accurate, costed proposals aligned with contracting standards.
• Interpret asset registers, maintenance schedules, and service level agreements to model cost implications and operational performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operational teams to validate assumptions and ensure accuracy of financial inputs.
• Support the pricing, forecasting, and financial governance of bids through detailed scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Prepare commercial commentary and cost justifications for bids, presenting clear narratives that meet client and internal approval standards.
• Develop and maintain a transparent risk register, quantifying financial impacts related to TUPE, pensions, and mobilisation contingencies.
• Contribute to financial planning beyond bids, including business case modelling, benchmarking, and continuous improvement of financial tools.
• Recommend commercially creative solutions such as condition-based maintenance or alternative service strategies to optimise value and competitiveness.

Person Profile

• Proven experience in financial modelling, pricing, or bid finance within facilities management, engineering, or technical services.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills; experience with financial modelling tools (Power BI an advantage).
• Knowledge of FM standards including SFG20, CIBSE Guide M, BICSc, and familiarity with NEC contract structures.
• Commercial acumen and ability to assess lifecycle, risk, and cost-benefit scenarios.
• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) or equivalent experience; engineering or FM-related qualification advantageous.