Position Senior Bid Manager - Strategic Role on Major Tier 1 Projects, £100m+
Location Manchester
Salary £80,000 - £90,000 (OTE £100k+)
Contract Permanent, Full Time
Join a leading main contractor delivering some of the North West’s most significant schemes.
Take full ownership of complex bids and influence the pipeline of £100m+ projects, taking a lead role in securing some of the region’s most high-profile upcoming projects.
Role Overview
You’ll be joining a business with a secured pipeline of major projects and a strong track record of winning high-value framework work across the region.
You will take ownership of the end-to-end bid process on large-scale tenders, working closely with senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams to secure strategically important projects.
The role supports schemes across the North West, with the majority of projects Manchester-based, helping to limit regional travel.
This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and a key position in shaping the company’s future workload.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead £100m+ tenders from initial engagement through to submission and client interview
* Develop clear win strategies, themes, and bid plans
* Manage multi-disciplinary teams (estimating, planning, commercial, design, ESG)
* Drive two-stage tendering and framework bids
* Produce high-quality, compliant submissions aligned to client criteria
* Manage bid programmes, reviews, and internal governance
* Support presentations, interviews, and post-tender negotiations
Requirements
* Experience as a Senior Bid Manager / Bid Manager within a Tier 1 or main contractor
* Strong track record delivering bids on large-scale construction projects (£50m–£100m+)
* Solid understanding of frameworks, two-stage procurement, and public sector tenders
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex stakeholder environments
* Strong communication and leadership skills
What’s on Offer
* £80,000 – £90,000 base salary
* Car allowance + bonus + full benefits package
* Exposure to major, high-profile North West projects
* Clear progression within a structured Tier 1 environment
Interviews are moving quickly for this position. If this is of interest, please apply now