Bid manager

Bid Manager (Construction)

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager to join a growing construction business based in Worcester. The successful candidate will take ownership of the bid and tender process, managing submissions for public and private sector construction projects across a diverse portfolio of works.

Working closely with pre-construction, estimating, commercial, operational and senior leadership teams, you will be responsible for developing high-quality, winning submissions that demonstrate technical capability, value, innovation and social value commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end bid process from opportunity identification through to submission and contract award.
• Review tender documentation, client requirements and procurement routes to determine bid strategy.
• Coordinate and lead bid kick-off meetings and progress reviews.
• Work closely with Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, Design Managers and Operational Teams to develop compliant tender responses.
• Prepare and write quality responses for PQQs, SQs, ITTs, framework submissions and negotiated tenders.
• Develop compelling content covering methodology, programme delivery, quality, health and safety, environmental management, sustainability and social value.
• Ensure all submissions are completed accurately, professionally and within deadlines.
• Maintain and update bid libraries, case studies, CVs, project references and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients and procurement teams regarding clarifications and tender queries.
• Conduct tender debriefs and analyse feedback to improve future submissions.
• Monitor tender portals and framework opportunities, identifying projects aligned with business objectives.
• Support business development activities and framework management initiatives.

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in a Bid Manager, Senior Bid Writer, Proposals Manager, or Pre-Construction role within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of UK construction procurement processes.
• Experience managing bids for public and private sector construction projects.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret technical construction information and translate it into client-focused responses.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Experience working to tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable

• Experience with framework agreements and public sector procurement routes.
• APMP Practitioner or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of social value requirements and sustainability initiatives within construction.
• Experience with procurement portals such as Proactis, Delta eSourcing, Jaggaer, In-Tend, or Contracts Finder.
• Construction-related qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent).

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded with a strong desire to win work.
• Highly organised and methodical.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative and able to build effective relationships across departments.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Resilient and capable of working effectively under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• Professional development and training support.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Employee wellbeing programme.