Bid Manager - Fit Out & Refurbishment
Location: Merseyside
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Package
Your new company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected, forward-thinking fit out and refurbishment contractor based in Merseyside. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial, retail, leisure, and education projects across the UK. With sustained growth, an expanding client base, and a commitment to collaboration and innovation, this employer offers a vibrant and supportive environment for ambitious professionals.
Your new role
Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Bid Manager to lead and coordinate complex, high-value tenders across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, retail, leisure, and education. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will play a key strategic role within the Pre-Construction team, developing winning bid strategies and ensuring best-in-class submissions from inception through to handover.
Responsibilities will include:
Leading the full bid lifecycle including PQQs, ITTs, RFIs, and contractor proposals
Identifying and evaluating new tender opportunities via portals, frameworks, and direct invitations
Developing tailored bid strategies aligned to client needs and company strengths
Using first-principles estimating for labour, materials, and plant to ensure competitive pricing
Coordinating internal teams (design, commercial, H&S, PM) to ensure a robust submission
Preparing clear, compelling bid content including executive summaries, technical responses, and methodologies
Managing external consultants and specialists where required during the tender stage
Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards including CDM, Building Regs, and ISO
Assessing bid-related risks and proposing mitigation strategies
Acting as the main point of contact for client-side communication during the bid process
Supporting post-bid activities including interviews, presentations, and delivery handovers
Conducting lessons-learned reviews to continuously improve bid performance
What you will need to succeed:
Proven experience in a similar Bid Manager or Proposals Manager role within the construction, fit out, or refurbishment sector
Excellent knowledge of UK tendering procedures, construction methodologies, and procurement routes
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience with pricing and cost planning
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple tenders to tight deadlines
Strong leadership and coordination skills with the ability to foster collaborative bid environments
Proficiency with bid management software and MS Office tools
Solid understanding of health & safety, CDM regulations, and pre-construction protocols
What you get in return:
Competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000 plus a comprehensive package
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Career progression and professional development opportunities within a growing business
Opportunity to work on high-profile, national projects across varied sectors
Join a supportive, experienced team
Collaborative and inclusive work culture with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and doing business the right way
Ready to make your next career move?
Apply today to take the next step in your bid management career with a business that truly values its people and projects.
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.
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