Bid Manager – Major Tier 1 Contractor – Bristol
Location: Bristol
Salary: Excellent package + benefits
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Bid Manager looking to take the next step in your career with a leading Tier 1 construction business?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading contractor renowned for delivering high-profile, high-value projects across a diverse range of sectors.
As Bid Manager, you will be based in the Bristol office and play a key role in securing some of the region’s most prestigious schemes.
You’ll work within a collaborative pre-construction team, managing the full bid process from initial enquiry through submission and handover.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage the preparation and delivery of high-quality bids and proposals.
2. Lead bid strategy meetings and coordinate inputs from estimating, design, planning, and commercial teams.
3. Ensure compliance with client requirements, procurement processes, and deadlines.
4. Produce persuasive, well-structured tender submissions that reflect the business’s brand and values.
5. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
6. Track bid progress and contribute to continuous improvement of bid materials.
About You
7. Proven experience as a Bid Manager within a main contractor / Tier 1 construction environment.
8. Strong understanding of the full bid and tender process.
9. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and organisational skills.
10. Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
11. A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a passion for winning work.
What’s on Offer
12. Excellent salary and benefits package.
13. Hybrid working options available.
14. Opportunity to work on diverse, flagship projects across multiple sectors.
15. Join a highly reputable main contractor with a strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for career progression.
If you’re an ambitious Bid Manager ready to work on high-profile, high-value projects in Bristol, we’d love to hear from you.