Job Title: Bid Manager Work Pattern: Monday to Friday (preferred working hours to be discussed at interview) Location: Portadown Key Purpose of the Role: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Bid Manager to lead and manage the full lifecycle of bids, tenders, and PQQs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in securing new business by coordinating internal teams and producing compelling, high-quality submissions. Key Responsibilities: Manage the preparation and submission of all PQQs and tenders from inception to award. Analyse bid requirements and develop tailored strategies for success. Coordinate with senior management, commercial teams, and subject matter experts to gather technical and commercial content. Act as the central point of contact for bid documentation, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery. Maintain and update bid library and content repositories. Identify new tender opportunities and monitor industry portals. Support and attend client presentations and meetings as required. Implement continuous improvement processes and lessons learned into future bids. Ensure full compliance with internal systems, policies, and best practices. Candidate Requirements: Essential: Proven experience managing complex bids and tenders (preferably within FM, construction, or related sectors). Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Able to work independently, managing multiple deadlines and priorities. Desirable: Qualification in construction, marketing, communications, or a related discipline. Experience with Adobe InDesign or similar design software. Familiarity with MS Project or similar project planning tools. Skills: Strong understanding of tender bid development processes (ideally within FM construction or a related sector)