Job Advertisement: Bid Manager Location: Swindon (3 days a week hybrid working arrangement) Job Type: Contract (happy to send over at day rate expectations) Department: Work Winning Reports to: Head of Bid Management About the Role Morson is proud to partner with a respected and well-established organisation in the UK infrastructure and construction sector to recruit a motivated and experienced Bid Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and securing high-value tender opportunities across a diverse range of projects. As Bid Manager, you will lead the end-to-end bid process—ensuring strategy alignment, clear communication, and on-time delivery of high-quality submissions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage tender submissions from start to finish, ensuring a structured and strategic approach. Drive bid strategy development in collaboration with senior leadership, business development, estimators, planners, and technical experts. Oversee the commercial strategy of each tender, coordinating with procurement and operational teams. Arrange and facilitate all bid-related meetings (Kick-Off, Settlement, Review, etc.), ensuring clear action plans and accountability. Monitor bid budgets and expenditure, ensuring alignment with internal governance and approvals. Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders and client representatives throughout the bid lifecycle. Coordinate inputs from design teams, third-party specialists, and supply chain partners. Ensure risk and opportunity are properly assessed and documented using designated software tools. Take ownership of the quality of submissions and manage the review process to meet deadlines and standards. Ensure effective handover to delivery teams upon successful award. Deputise for the Head of Bid Management when required. What We're Looking For Proven experience in a Bid Management role within the UK construction or civil engineering sectors. Strong understanding of bid processes, commercial awareness, and familiarity with UK procurement regulations. Exceptional organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage with clients and present complex information clearly. Sound knowledge of construction methodologies, contracts, and the infrastructure market. A proactive, innovative mindset focused on continuous improvement and best practice. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. Please apply with your CV or send it directly to ADZN1_UKTJ