Bids & Frameworks Manager
North West - fully office based Warrington
Full Time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Bid professional looking to play a key role in driving business growth within the housing and construction sector?
We're working with a highly ambitious and growing residential developer who is delivering a significant expansion programme over the next five years. As part of this growth, they are looking to appoint a Bids & Frameworks Manager to join their Partnerships team.
The Opportunity
This is a pivotal role where you'll take ownership of the full bid lifecycle, leading high-quality submissions that secure new business opportunities across residential development and construction projects.
Working closely with Pre-Construction, Commercial, Technical, Land and Delivery teams, you'll ensure all submissions are commercially robust, compliant and aligned with the organisation's strategic growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
* Bid Management
* Manage end-to-end bid processes including PQQs, RFQs, tenders and framework submissions
* Develop compelling, high-quality written responses tailored to client requirements
* Lead bid kick-offs, workshops and review meetings
* Ensure all submissions are delivered on time and to a high standard
* Frameworks Management
* Identify and track upcoming framework opportunities across housing associations and public sector bodies
* Manage renewals and ensure ongoing compliance with KPI and reporting requirements
* Improve internal processes to enhance bid success rates
* Content & Quality
* Produce high-quality written content including methodologies, case studies and delivery strategies
* Maintain a central bid library and standard templates
* Ensure consistency in branding and messaging across all submissions
* Collaboration
* Work closely with internal teams to gather accurate project and technical information
* Engage senior stakeholders to shape win strategies and value propositions
* Support marketing input into submission design and presentation
* Market Intelligence
* Monitor procurement pipelines, competitor activity and market trends
* Provide insight into strategic bidding opportunities
* Governance & Performance
* Track and report on bid performance, win rates and outcomes
* Ensure compliance with internal governance processes
* Drive continuous improvement across bidding activities
About You
* Proven experience in bid or frameworks management within construction, development or housing
* Strong understanding of procurement processes and residential construction
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
* Confident working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Desirable Qualifications
* APMP or similar accreditation
* Experience with public sector frameworks (e.g. housing or procurement frameworks)
* Knowledge of modern construction methods and sustainability practices
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