Bid Manager
Location: Inverness
Job Function: Bids (Pre-Construction / Build)
Lead high-value bids from early engagement through to contract award, shaping winning strategies that maximise commercial performance and project success. This role could suit someone from a design management or pre-construction background looking to progress into bid management.
We are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join a well-established construction business operating across major projects in Scotland.
This is a key pre-construction role, responsible for leading bids from early engagement through to tender submission and contract award, ensuring robust commercial, contractual, and strategic outcomes that maximise project success and margin.
Key Duties:
Lead the full bid process from inception through to contract award
Develop win strategies, capture plans, and compelling bid submissions
Prepare tender pricing, cost plans, and submission deliverables
Lead bid reviews, risk workshops, and opportunity sessions
Produce handover documentation for successful bids transitioning to delivery
Prepare feasibility and tender-stage cost plans
Produce cash flow forecasts and cost/value analysis
Identify value engineering opportunities to maximise margin
Ensure bids are commercially robust and contractually sound
Support governance and approval processes
Engage and assess supply chain partners during tender stages
Review subcontractor and supplier submissions
Build strong client, consultant, and internal relationships
Work closely with estimating, commercial, and operational teams
Identify and manage commercial and contractual risk
Support CDM compliance during preconstruction activities
Contribute to public procurement submissions and quality scoring
Ensure adherence to bid governance procedures
About You
Excellent bid writing and communication skills
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Confident working across multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders
Knowledge of public sector procurement processes (desirable)
IT literate with strong MS Office capability
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact role within a business that values quality bids, strategic thinking, and commercial excellence, offering genuine influence over project outcomes and business success.
Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application