Bid Manager
Nottinghamshire
£43,000 - £50,000 + Bonuses
Full-time, Office Based
We are supporting a global construction business in the search for an experienced Bid Manager to lead and elevate its bid function following a planned retirement. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic leader who thrives on winning work, developing teams, and delivering compelling, high-quality submissions.
The role
As Bid Manager, you will take ownership of the entire bid function, driving the successful conversion of opportunities into secured projects. You will lead on bid strategy, oversee delivery, and ensure submissions are engaging, compliant, and aligned with client needs and community outcomes.
* Lead, manage, and develop the bid team to create a collaborative and high-performing culture
* Set clear objectives, key performance indicators, and standards aligned with business growth
* Develop winning strategies focusing on social value, design quality, and community impact
* Oversee the full bid lifecycle from opportunity through to submission and feedback
* Manage multiple tenders while ensuring quality, creativity, and compliance
* Ensure all submissions are clear, engaging, and tailored to client requirements
* Implement structured review processes to drive continuous improvement
* Ensure proposals reflect practical delivery, safety, and durability
* Oversee the use of bid tools, customer relationship management systems, and document control processes
* Drive consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the bid function
* Act as the central coordination point for all bid activity
* Analyse feedback and report insights to senior leadership
The candidate
* Proven experience in bid management
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Excellent writing, editing, and communication ability
* Creative and solutions-focused with strong commercial awareness
* Experience managing multiple deadlines and bid pipelines
* Good understanding of public sector procurement and frameworks
* Experience using customer relationship management systems and bid tools
If you are ready to take the lead in a strategic bid role and make a real impact.
Click ‘Apply’ today.