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A leading construction company delivering large-scale residential and student accommodation projects is looking to appoint a Bid Manager to support their continued growth. Operating across projects valued up to £80 million, this is a key role in ensuring the company maintains its strong win rate and delivers high-quality, well-coordinated bid submissions.
About the Role:
The Bid Manager will lead the end-to-end bid process, managing internal teams and external stakeholders to develop compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals. This role will be central to securing new projects and supporting the business’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and coordinate the entire bid process from pre-qualification through to submission
Work with estimating, design, planning, and commercial teams to compile bid documentation
Develop bid strategies and win themes tailored to each opportunity
Manage timelines, responsibilities, and content to meet submission deadlines
Ensure bids are professionally written, well presented, and aligned with client requirements
Conduct post-bid reviews and support continuous improvement
Requirements:
Experience managing bids for a main contractor, ideally in the residential or student accommodation sectors
Proven track record delivering successful tenders on high-value construction projects
Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
Familiarity with bid writing, editing, and compliance in construction procurement
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary £70,000 – £80,000, depending on experience
Full benefits package including pension and bonus
Hybrid working arrangement with Manchester office base
Opportunity to shape the bidding function within a growing, stable business
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