Bid Lead * Leading Specialist Engineering Contractor * Based full time in central London Are you an experienced professional with a civil engineering background (project engineer/project management route), looking for a Bid Lead role with a contractor firmly in growth mode? This contractor takes on complex engineering projects excusively in central London: Enabling works, deep basements, intricate cut & carve elements, piling, groundworks, RC works typically with values up to £80m. As they continue to grow, they’re looking for a senior figure with a strong engineering background to lead their bid efforts, shaping the future of the company’s project delivery. Crucially, not just a Bid Coordinator/Manager, an individual who has the experience to be able to input critical technical/engineering content as well. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the Bid Process: Take charge of the entire tender process, managing everything from the initial enquiry through to final submission, ensuring all deadlines and quality standards are met. * Develop Winning Proposals: Lead the creation of compelling, tailored bids that highlight the company’s strengths and differentiate it in competitive markets. * Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with the preconstruction, technical, commercial, and operations teams to gather relevant information and ensure that all submissions are complete and accurate. * Internal Stakeholder Management: Lead internal meetings and liaise with senior stakeholders to ensure all bid requirements are clearly understood and met. * Maintain and Improve Bid Procedures: Support the Preconstruction Director in refining bid processes, ensuring continuous improvement in efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency. * Mentor and Develop Bid Team: Provide guidance and leadership to junior members of the bid team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. About You: * Engineering Background: You have come through an engineering or project management route, ideally with a degree in civil engineering or a related field, and possess strong technical expertise within the construction or civil engineering industry. * Project Engineer/Manager: you've worked on engineering projects in London and possess a genuine understanding of complex engineering methodology and sequencing * Attention to Detail and Strategic Thinking: You have an eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in all documentation, while also being able to think strategically to meet client needs and company objectives. * Proactive and Results-Oriented: You thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and are always focused on delivering winning outcomes. This represents a brilliant opportunity for a Project Engineer/Manager, who has a desire to move into a bid lead role full-time, and join a genuine market leader as they navigate further growth. Salary £90k to £100k bens