Recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering and rail infrastructure contractor for a Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager to join the South Region Pre-Contracts team.
This Bid Manager role is a key position within the work-winning function, supporting strategic growth across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.
The successful Bid Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping bid strategy, leading high-quality tender submissions, and driving consistent improvements in work-winning performance. This is ideal for a commercially aware and detail-focused professional with strong experience in rail or civil engineering environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage bid submissions from early opportunity stage through to final tender submission
* Coordinate inputs from estimating, commercial, planning and delivery teams
* Develop high-quality PQQ and tender responses ensuring compliance and clarity as a Bid Manager
* Write, edit and review technical and commercial submission
* Chair tender progress meetings and manage submission programmes and deadlines
* Work closely with Regional Directors and senior stakeholders to identify and pursue new opportunities as a Bid Manager
* Analyse client feedback and support continuous improvement of bid processes
* Contribute to post-tender reviews and lessons learned activity
* Support development of work-winning tools, templates and best practice
About You
* Proven experience as a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager within rail or civil engineering
* Strong understanding of civil engineering projects and delivery environments
* Excellent written, editing and presentation skills
* Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines under pressure
* Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills
* Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC / HND / Degree or equivalent)
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