Bid Manager – Essex – Construction / Refurbishment Contractor
A well-established construction and refurbishment contractor based in Essex is looking to appoint an experienced Bid Manager to join their growing pre-construction team.
This opportunity would suit a confident Bid Manager with experience managing PQQs, tenders and framework submissions within construction, social housing, maintenance or main contracting. The successful Bid Manager will be responsible for coordinating the full bid process from initial enquiry through to final submission, ensuring high-quality and compliant proposals are delivered on time.
The company delivers projects across London and the South East and has a strong pipeline of framework and negotiated work, making this an excellent opportunity for a Bid Manager seeking long-term stability and career progression.
Key Responsibilities – Bid Manager
* Manage the full bid lifecycle including PQQ, tender and final submission stages
* Produce clear, accurate and high-quality written bid responses
* Review tender documentation and assess technical, operational and commercial requirements
* Prepare bid submission programmes, responsibility matrices and trackers
* Coordinate input from estimating, commercial, operational and support teams
* Arrange and lead bid launch meetings, review meetings and progress updates
* Monitor incoming information to ensure deadlines are met
* Maintain and update the bid library, case studies and supporting documents
* Develop written content for submissions including methodology and project experience
* Attend site visits where required as part of the tender process
* Review feedback from submissions to support continuous improvement
Requirements – Bid Manager
* Previous experience as a Bid Manager, Bid Writer, Bid Coordinator or Proposals Manager
* Experience within construction, refurbishment, maintenance or main contracting
* Strong written communication and document management skills
* Excellent organisation and attention to detail
* Ability to manage multiple tenders at the same time
* Confident working with internal teams and senior stakeholders
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Stable and growing contractor with long-term work secured
* Supportive pre-construction team
* Excellent career progression opportunities
* Office-based role in Essex
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid Manager looking to join a busy and successful contractor with a strong reputation and secure workload