BID Manager
Location: West Midlands
Type: Full-time
£60k - £70k Per Annum
About the Role
An established and growing regional construction contractor is seeking an experienced Proposals Manager to join its work-winning team. This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of high-quality, competitive proposals, ensuring best practice is consistently applied while driving stakeholder engagement and submission excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage allocated submissions, including bids, PQQs, framework applications and tenders from launch through to submission.
* Develop and maintain bid programmes, trackers and submission timelines.
* Coordinate contributions from subject matter experts, ensuring accountability and timely delivery.
* Identify, manage and escalate risks or issues where appropriate.
* Support the development and implementation of bid and win strategies.
* Ensure responses align with client priorities, evaluation criteria and procurement requirements.
* Produce clear, compelling, and customer-focused written responses.
* Facilitate internal review processes and implement feedback effectively.
* Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate, professionally presented and submitted on time.
* Build strong working relationships across preconstruction, operational and support teams.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Experience
* Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a bid writing, proposals, or bid management role, ideally within construction, engineering, property or a related sector.
* Strong understanding of public sector procurement and framework processes.
* Experience managing the full bid lifecycle independently.
Skills & Qualifications
* Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple submissions and work effectively to tight deadlines.
* Strong research, planning and analytical abilities.
* Confident collaborating with technical and operational stakeholders.
* Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
* Experience using Adobe InDesign or similar design software is desirable.
* Flexible, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
* Integrity, accountability and professionalism.
* Strong relationship-building skills.
* Excellent self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
* A collaborative and team-oriented approach.
* Curiosity, openness to change, and a willingness to learn.
* Positivity, resilience, and a results-driven mindset.
* Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
The organisation offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement
* Private healthcare
* Career development and progression opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
If interested please call Emma on 07866013641 or email your cv to emma.saunders-waller@thornbaker.co.uk