We are recruiting for an experienced Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager to join its South Region Pre-Contracts team. This is a key role for a strategic and commercially aware professional who is passionate about winning work within the rail and civil engineering sectors.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping work-winning strategy, leading high-quality bid submissions, and supporting regional growth across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage bid submissions from opportunity identification through to final tender submission
* Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs from estimating, commercial, planning, and delivery teams
* Develop compelling, compliant, and high-quality PQQs and tender responses
* Write, edit, and review technical and narrative content to ensure clarity and impact
* Chair tender progress meetings and manage submission programmes and deadlines
* Work closely with Regional Directors and senior stakeholders to pursue new opportunities
* Analyse client feedback and support continuous improvement of bid processes
* Contribute to post-tender reviews and lessons learned
* Support the development of work-winning tools, templates, and best practice
About You
You will be an organised and proactive bid professional with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. Ideally, you will have:
* 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 priorities under pressure
* Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills
* A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC / HND / Degree or equivalent)
This permanent role is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin-Grace Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency
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