Senior BID Manager / Pre Con Lead – Main Contractor (Tier 1 / Tier 2)
Location: West Midlands
Salary: Competitive + Package
Recruiting on behalf of a leading Main Contractor
Are you an experienced Pre-Construction / BID professional with a proven track record of leading successful tender submissions for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors? Our client—a highly respected main contractor with a strong project pipeline across the Midlands—is looking to appoint a BID Manager to strengthen its Pre-Construction function.
🔍 The Opportunity
You will take full responsibility for managing the bid process from initial opportunity through to contract award. This includes oversight of Stage 1 bids and guiding the team through Stage 2 PCSA development, ensuring high-quality outputs and win strategies that secure new work.
Working alongside Pre-Construction, Estimating, Planning, and Delivery teams, you’ll play a key role in shaping successful submissions and delivering commercially sound, compelling proposals.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle across Stages 1 & 2
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Coordinate multidisciplinary BID teams to produce high-quality, winning submissions
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Develop bid strategies, programme inputs, and client-focused solutions
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Drive PCSA development and manage information flow throughout Stage 2
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Ensure compliance, governance, and quality assurance throughout all submissions
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Build strong internal relationships and contribute to continuous improvement in bid processes
🎯 We’re Looking For
You will ideally come from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contracting background and have held one of the following roles:
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Pre-Construction Manager / Lead
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Senior BID Manager
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BID Manager
You must be experienced in leading pre-construction and bid teams, managing complex tenders, and coordinating the end-to-end bid process through both Stage 1 bid wins and Stage 2 PCSAs.
Strong communication, excellent organisation, and the ability to work under pressure to deadlines are essential.
💼 Why Apply?
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Work with a major contractor known for quality, innovation, and staff development
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Join a high-performing pre-construction team with a strong pipeline of work
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Competitive salary + benefits package
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Real opportunity to shape winning bids and influence future project success