Job Title: Bid Manager
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term
Salary Range: £75,000 – £85,000
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Bid Manager to lead high-value construction bids across a diverse range of sectors including Homes, Education, Leisure, Commercial, Blue Light, and Health. This role offers the chance to work on projects ranging from £10m to £100m, often through established frameworks that increase the likelihood of project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and motivate multidisciplinary bid teams, including internal professionals and external consultants and supply chain partners.
* Facilitate inception workshops to deeply understand client objectives and ensure tailored, high-impact bid strategies.
* Manage client relationships through regular engagement and formal health checks, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
* Develop and implement strategies aligned with sustainability goals.
* Monitor bid progress, manage risks and opportunities, and take proactive corrective actions as needed.
* Promote continuous professional development and best practice within the team.
* Ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations through a unified team approach.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven leadership in managing complex construction bids.
* Strong time management and communication skills.
* Technical understanding of large-scale construction projects.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional client and stakeholder service.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Degree in a construction-related discipline.
* Membership of CIOB or equivalent.
* Experience across multiple construction sectors.
Should this position be of interest, please contact Ben Hannon on (+44) 208 126 5231 or email your CV to ben_hannon@bidsolutions.com