We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Bid Manager to join our team at a leading main contracting construction company. The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end bid process, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop compelling, compliant, and competitive tender submissions. This is a key strategic role, pivotal to securing new business and supporting the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities:

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Manage the full bid lifecycle from initial expression of interest through to submission and post-tender negotiation.

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Lead multidisciplinary bid teams, including estimators, planners, designers, and commercial staff, ensuring timely and quality outputs.

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Analyse tender documentation to determine client requirements and strategic approach.

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Develop win strategies, bid programmes, and submission schedules, ensuring compliance with client instructions and deadlines.

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Write, edit, and coordinate high-quality proposal content, ensuring consistency in tone, structure, and branding.

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Organise and lead bid reviews, kick-off meetings, and debrief sessions to capture lessons learned.

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Coordinate with marketing, design, and technical teams to develop engaging visuals and presentations.

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Liaise with external consultants, suppliers, and joint venture partners as required during the bid process.

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Monitor market intelligence, industry trends, and competitor activity to help shape winning strategies.

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Maintain and improve bid tools, templates, and knowledge databases.

Requirements:

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Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.

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Proven experience (5+ years) in a Bid Manager or similar role within a main contractor environment.

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Strong understanding of the tendering process, particularly within the construction industry.

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Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills.

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High-level writing and editing skills with the ability to present technical information clearly.

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Experience working with frameworks, D&B (Design and Build), and two-stage tender processes.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bid management tools (e.g., InDesign, MS Project, CRM systems).

Preferred Qualifications:

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APMP certification or equivalent bid/proposal management accreditation.

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Familiarity with public sector procurement and PQQ/ITT requirements.

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Experience in managing high-value, complex bids (£10m+).

What We Offer:

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Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

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Comprehensive benefits package

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Opportunity to lead bids for high-profile construction projects

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Collaborative and innovative team environment

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Career development and training opportunities