Company Overview:
Our client is a well-established refurbishment specialist proudly operating in the heart of London for over 30 years. With a reputation for excellence, quality and discretion, they have built a diverse and loyal client base across the prime residential, museum, gallery, listed building, heritage, private education and private healthcare sectors.
Role Overview:
Due to this continued growth and increasing design complexity of projects, the company is seeking a Bid Manager to join their pre-construction team in a dual role that combines traditional bid management responsibilities with a strong design coordination focus. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute and design-literate professional to take ownership of high-profile tenders and contribute to the continued evolution of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Bid Management
* Manage the full bid lifecycle from initial enquiry through to submission.
* Coordinate internal teams, supply chain partners, and consultants to produce compelling and accurate bids.
* Analyse tender documents and lead bid strategy meetings.
* Develop submission schedules, manage inputs, and ensure deadlines are met.
* Prepare tender clarifications and respond to client queries.
* Write, edit and tailor technical and commercial responses in line with client expectations.
* Work closely with estimating, planning, and commercial teams to ensure competitive and compliant submissions.
Design Coordination
* Liaise with external consultants, architects, structural engineers, and internal teams to review and develop design proposals.
* Ensure design solutions align with client briefs, technical requirements, and buildability considerations.
* Identify design risks and opportunities and lead value engineering initiatives during pre-construction.
* Coordinate design information for bid submissions, including narratives, logistics, methodology, and temporary works.
* Act as a key liaison between the design and delivery teams to ensure seamless project handover post-award.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience in bid management within the construction sector.
* Strong understanding of design and technical detailing
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organisational and project management abilities.
* Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* A collaborative and proactive approach, with strong interpersonal skills.
What’s on Offer:
* A pivotal role within a respected and stable company known for excellence in the London market.
* Opportunity to influence the company’s pre-construction and design strategy.
* Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
* Long-term career progression in a business that values and retains its people.