Job Title: Bid Manager
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package (DOE)
We’re working with a growing and forward-thinking main contractor to appoint an experienced Bid Manager to support the continued expansion of their social housing refurbishment division, specialising in cladding remediation and retrofit projects.
This is a key strategic role where you will take full ownership of the bid function, leading the preparation, writing, and submission of high-quality, winning tenders. You’ll coordinate bid teams across pre-construction, commercial, technical, and operational departments to ensure fully compliant and competitive submissions.
The business is seeing strong growth within the social housing sector, with a secure pipeline of local authority and framework opportunities, particularly across cladding replacement, fire safety works, and energy retrofit programmes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and write end-to-end bid submissions for social housing refurbishment projects
* Build, coordinate, and manage internal bid teams and external contributors
* Work closely with operational, commercial, and technical teams to develop winning bid strategies
* Manage bid programmes, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
* Interpret local authority tender requirements and ensure full compliance
* Support pre-construction and client engagement activities
What We’re Looking For
* Proven Bid Management experience within social housing refurbishment or planned works
* Strong experience bidding to local authorities (essential)
* Experience in cladding remediation, fire safety, or retrofit projects (highly desirable)
* Excellent written communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to manage multiple bids in a fast-paced, growing environment
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £70,000 + package (DOE)
* Hybrid working
* Opportunity to shape and lead the bid function
* Strong long-term pipeline and career progression
📩 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.