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About the Role
At Balfour Beatty, we don’t just construct buildings — we create the environments that enable communities to grow, businesses to thrive, and people to flourish. From modern schools and state‑of‑the‑art hospitals to cutting‑edge commercial developments, our Regional Build business delivers projects that make a tangible, lasting difference.
We’re now looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Bid Manager to join our Work Winning Team. This is a pivotal role within our pre‑construction function where your insight, leadership, and creativity will shape the success of our future projects. You’ll lead the development of winning proposals, collaborating with design, planning, and commercial specialists to turn client visions into compelling, deliverable solutions.
What you'll be doing
* Leading multidisciplinary bid teams to produce high‑quality, competitive submissions for regional build projects.
* Developing clear bid strategies and win themes that respond to client needs and market insights.
* Managing timelines, governance, and deliverables to ensure seamless bid coordination and compliance.
* Working closely with design, estimating, and planning teams to shape technical and commercial solutions.
* Producing clear, persuasive, and well‑structured written content that demonstrates value and capability.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
* Coaching and supporting less experienced bid managers, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Who we're looking for
* Previous experience in bid or pre‑construction management within the construction or built environment sectors.
* A successful track record of leading bids for regional building projects (education, healthcare, commercial, or mixed‑use).
* Strong understanding of design development, construction planning, and cost management.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
* The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
* A collaborative approach and commitment to high standards, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
* Smart working, giving you flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, and up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
* Family friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner’s leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
About Us
Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from those with disabilities and long‑term health conditions.
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