Job description:
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in securing exciting construction projects? As our Bid Manager, you will lead the full tender lifecycle, working at the heart of the business to drive high-quality, competitive submissions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy bringing together teams to deliver successful bids, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Bid Manager to join our growing team. This role is pivotal in managing the full tender lifecycle, from opportunity identification through to final submission. The successful candidate will coordinate multiple departments and external partners to deliver high-quality, competitive submissions.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the end-to-end tender process, including identifying opportunities, reviewing tender documentation, and coordinating submissions
* Prepare and maintain tender programmes using MS Project to ensure all deadlines are met
* Develop and manage tender risk registers and mitigation strategies
* Develop tender programmes for submission with bids
* Preparation of quality/technical submissions, ensuring compliance with client requirements
* Take ownership of the bid writing process, producing clear, compelling, and high-quality written submissions
* Coordinate internal stakeholders, including:
* Estimating
* Design
* Marketing
* Finance
* Liaise with external consultants and specialists where required to support the submission
* Ensure all bid documentation is accurate, consistent, and commercially competitive
* Manage multiple concurrent bids while maintaining high levels of organisation and attention to detail
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of bid processes and documentation
* Continuously improve the quality of submissions by incorporating feedback from previous bids
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in a Bid Manager or similar role within the construction industry
* Strong understanding of construction tendering processes and procurement routes
* Demonstrable experience producing project programmes using MS Project
* Ability to develop risk registers and understand commercial impacts
* Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
* Strong written skills with experience in producing high-quality tender submissions
* Highly organised with the ability to manage deadlines under pressure
Desirable
* Experience working with both public and private sector tenders
* Knowledge of framework agreements and pre-qualification processes
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (£45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience)
* Opportunity to work on high-value and diverse construction projects
* A collaborative and supportive working environment
* Career progression within a growing business
* 29 days holidays, increasing to 34 days with service.
* Birthday off
* Group pension
* Private Health Insurance
* Company Sick Pay
* Flexible Working Hours Scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Training and progression opportunities
* Family-run and well-established, secure company (trading for over 40 years)
* Open-door policy
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Team Bonding Events
* Christmas Party