Job Title: Bid Manager Location: London, UK Salary: Negotiable / Competitive Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Overview An established construction and engineering business is seeking to appoint an experienced Bid Manager to support ongoing project growth across London and the South East. This position requires a commercially astute professional with a track record of managing complex bid submissions within the built environment. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a Bid Manager role, specifically within a Tier 1 main contractor environment. Role Purpose The Bid Manager will take responsibility for managing the end-to-end bid process on a variety of construction and infrastructure projects. The role requires close collaboration with estimating, planning, commercial, technical, and delivery teams to ensure each bid is compliant, commercially robust, and clearly aligned to client needs. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle from initial tender review through to final submission and post-tender clarification. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure inputs are received on time and integrated effectively into the final submission. Interpret client requirements and create well-structured, persuasive content that accurately reflects technical capabilities and value propositions. Develop and maintain bid programmes, manage deadlines, and ensure internal governance is adhered to throughout. Review and edit bid responses for clarity, consistency, and technical accuracy. Manage stakeholder communications across internal departments and with external consultants or partners where required. Maintain bid document templates, libraries, and historical response materials. Support lessons-learned reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of the bid process. Required Experience & Skills Minimum of 5 years experience in a Bid Manager role within a Tier 1 contractor. Strong understanding of the UK construction tendering process, ideally across sectors such as commercial, education, healthcare, or mixed-use developments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive proposals. Strong organisational and project management skills; able to coordinate multiple deadlines across various teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe InDesign or other desktop publishing software is desirable. A collaborative and proactive approach, with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Additional Information The role is based in London, with hybrid working options subject to project and team requirements. This is an opportunity to join a team working on technically challenging, design-led projects with long-term growth prospects.