Bid manager - facades, curtain walling & cladding

Bid Manager – Facades, Curtain Walling & Cladding

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Pension + Career Progression + Package

Location: Tonbridge, Kent

Full-time, Permanent Position

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager to join a specialist façade contractor delivering high-profile building envelope projects across the UK. This Bid Manager position will suit someone with a strong background in curtain walling, cladding, windows and façade systems who enjoys managing complex tenders from initial enquiry through to submission. The successful Bid Manager will work closely with technical, commercial and operational teams to produce accurate, competitive bids. This Bid Manager role offers involvement in a varied portfolio of projects and the chance to contribute to the continued growth of a well-established business. If you have experience as a Bid Manager within the façade sector, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

About the Company

This established specialist contractor delivers fully integrated design, supply, installation and project management services for complex façade projects. Working across new build and refurbishment sectors, the business has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality delivery and long-term client relationships within the building envelope market.

Why Join Them

The company offers a stable pipeline of secured work across a range of façade projects, providing long-term career security and exposure to technically challenging schemes. You will join an experienced pre‑construction team with direct access to senior management and genuine opportunities to develop professionally as the business continues to grow. The environment is collaborative, professional and focused on delivering quality outcomes for clients.

About the Role

As Bid Manager, you will take responsibility for managing the preparation and submission of competitive tender bids for façade projects including curtain walling, windows, doors and cladding systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, employer's requirements and tender documentation
• Producing detailed and accurate cost estimates for façade and building envelope packages
• Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Preparing complete tender submissions in line with client requirements and company standards
• Identifying value engineering opportunities while maintaining technical compliance
• Working closely with technical teams to ensure design intent and performance requirements are fully understood
• Assessing commercial, technical and programme risks during the tender stage
• Preparing tender presentations and participating in bid review meetings
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of estimating and bid management procedures

Requirements

• Experience in a Bid Manager, Estimator or Quantity Surveyor position within the façade, cladding or specialist subcontracting sector
• Strong knowledge of curtain walling, windows, doors and rainscreen cladding systems
• Experience producing cost estimates and managing tender submissions for façade projects
• Understanding of system suppliers such as Reynaers, Schüco, Aluprof or similar
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical ability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and related software
• Previous experience mentoring junior team members would be advantageous

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid Manager to join a technically respected façade contractor with a strong order book, an experienced leadership team and a reputation for delivering complex building envelope projects. The role offers genuine responsibility, long-term stability and the opportunity to play a key role in securing future project success.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information