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Pod-Trak is seeking an experienced and driven Bid Manager to join our Pre-Construction team in London. This role is central to securing new work across our Rail, Civil Engineering, Energy and Infrastructure portfolios. You will be responsible for managing the full bid lifecycle from initial opportunity review through to submission, ensuring high-quality, timely, and compelling proposals that reflect Pod-Trak’s capabilities and align with client expectations.
Working closely with operational, commercial, engineering and senior management teams, you will coordinate inputs, manage programme deadlines, and produce professionally written tender responses that strengthen our competitive position and support the ongoing growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the end-to-end bid process, ensuring structured, compliant and competitive submissions
* Lead the preparation of tender responses, PQQs, EOIs, framework proposals and project bids
* Coordinate inputs from internal teams including Operations, Commercial, HSQE, Planning and Finance
* Develop bid plans, storyboards and submission schedules to ensure all deadlines are met
* Write, edit and format high-quality proposal content with a strong focus on clarity and consistency
* Review client documentation to identify key requirements, risks, scoring criteria and win themes
* Manage clarifications, stakeholder communication and tender portal submissions
* Prepare progress updates, bid status reports and manage internal governance processes
* Support the development of bid libraries, templates, case studies and CV profiles
* Ensure branding, presentation and message quality align with Pod-Trak standards
* Champion continuous improvement to enhance bid quality, efficiency and competitiveness
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Bid Manager within Rail, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure or related sectors
* Strong understanding of tendering processes, bid writing and commercial requirements
* Demonstrable experience managing multiple bids simultaneously in fast-paced environments
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint
* Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills
* Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders
* Confident working independently and taking ownership of deadlines and deliverables
* Ability to produce clear, persuasive, and well-structured written content
* Experience in Energy, Utilities or Networks sectors
* Familiarity with adopting new technologies or AI-supported tendering tools
* Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
* Creative approach to bid design, branding and proposal improvement
* Experience supporting framework bids or large multi-disciplinary proposals
What We Offer
* A varied and challenging role in a dynamic and profitable business
* The opportunity to actively shape the future growth of our company
* A supportive environment where innovation and collaboration are key
* Location: Uxbridge, West London
Competitive package, including:
* 21 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Auto-enrolment pension scheme following probation
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Access to EV and Cycle-to-Work salary sacrifice schemes
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to major rail and infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.
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