31st March, 2026 JOB SPEC TEMPLATE LEAD INFORMATION Job Title Bid Manager Site location Wiltshire (office attendance flexible depending on business needs) Responsible to Senior Management / Pre-Construction Director Purpose of the role To lead and manage the work acquisition process, including PQQ submissions, tender responses, and framework management, ensuring high-quality, competitive bids that align with client requirements. Client brief Our client is a well-established main contractor with over 30 years of experience delivering design, construction, and engineering solutions across defence and commercial sectors. They are known for long-term client partnerships and consistently delivering high-quality outcomes. KEY INFORMATION Reason for vacancy Growth and continued expansion of project portfolio Contract Permanent Salary £70,000 - £80,000 Shifts Monday - Friday, general office hours Holidays Standard Facilities Established business with strong project pipeline and collaborative team environment RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and administer tender portals Manage and write responses for PQQs and tender submissions Produce high-quality technical responses addressing client requirements Receive, record, and store tender documentation on internal systems Attend client meetings, briefings, and industry events Identify new business opportunities and support Sales & Marketing functions Support framework submissions and cost planning activities Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) REQUIREMENTS / EXPERIENCE Proven experience in bid management and bid writing within construction Strong experience developing and managing contractor submission documents Ability to write clear, technical, and compelling tender responses Basic understanding of project management control systems Strong organisational and document management skills Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Proactive and detail-oriented approach Qualifications: Construction-related qualification preferred BENEFITS Competitive salary (£70,000 - £80,000) Opportunity to work on a large and diverse project portfolio Long-term career stability within a well-established contractor Collaborative and experienced team environment Strong pipeline of defence and commercial sector work Serply Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.