Bid Manager
Location: Corsham, Wiltshire (Hybrid / Flexible Working)
Salary: Competitive + benefits (DOE)
Sector: Construction / Engineering / Project Delivery
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Role
An established construction and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead and manage the full work-winning process from PQQ through to tender submission and client presentation.
This is a key role within the pre-construction team, responsible for producing high-quality, compelling submissions that align with business strategy and exceed client expectations across technically complex projects.
You will work closely with commercial, planning, design and operations teams to deliver winning bids across a variety of sectors, ensuring every submission is accurate, compliant and stands out in a competitive market.
Key Responsibilities
Bid & Tender Management
·Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process including PQQs, tenders and framework submissions
·Manage tender portals, deadlines and submission requirements
·Write and coordinate high-quality technical responses tailored to client needs
·Develop compelling, compliant bid documents that clearly demonstrate value and capability
·Prepare project-specific CVs and supporting documentation
Document Control & Coordination
·Receive, log and manage tender documentation in line with internal processes
·Create submission programmes and manage deliverables across internal teams
·Coordinate input from estimating, commercial, planning, design and operations
·Produce professional, branded submission documents and templates
Pre-Construction & Client Support
·Work with planning and operations teams to develop programmes, methodologies and logistics plans
·Support client presentations and pre-construction meetings
·Identify risks, challenges and opportunities within bid submissions and address proactively
Business Development & Continuous Improvement
·Attend client meetings, interviews and industry events
·Identify new opportunities and support wider business development activity
·Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best-practice bid development
·Ensure compliance with quality, environmental and health & safety procedures
About You
Essential Experience & Skills
·Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Writer role
·Background in construction, engineering or project-based environments
·Proven experience producing successful PQQ and tender submissions
·Strong technical writing ability with excellent attention to detail
·Confident coordinating multiple stakeholders to tight deadlines
·High-level IT, document control and presentation skills
Desirable
·Experience managing bids for complex or specialist projects
·Understanding of pre-construction processes, estimating and project delivery
·Graphics or visual presentation experience
Personal Attributes
·Highly organised with a strong sense of urgency
·Commercially aware and solutions-focused
·Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
·Proactive, resilient and able to manage multiple bids simultaneously
What’s On Offer
·Competitive salary and benefits package
·Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
·Opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects
·Supportive, people-focused culture with clear career progression
·Ongoing professional development and CPD
Location
This role is based in Corsham, Wiltshire, with flexibility for hybrid working depending on business needs