Assistant Bid Manager

Linear Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Linear Recruitment are working with a leading UK Infrastructure group focused on delivering lasting value for clients and communities. Improves lives by building essential infrastructure, supporting sustainable practices, and creating opportunities for people to grow all guided by core values of excellence, integrity, and collaboration. They are now seeking an Assistant Bid Manager due to business growth.

Role Overview:

The Assistant Bid Manager supports the bid process by helping to coordinate tender responses, analyse documentation, and contribute to successful bid submissions. This includes working with multiple departments, writing compelling content, managing risk, and assisting with the commercial and contractual aspects of bids.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing and analysing PQQs and tender documents
• Help manage the bid process and support bid team coordination
• Contribute to bid content writing and overall strategy
• Liaise with internal teams and support procurement planning
• Assist with pre-commencement meetings and client relationships
• Support financial reporting and risk management
• Help conduct site audits and compile commercial feedback
• Provide input into bid presentations and respond to client queries
• Maintain document control and ensure submission quality
• Collaborate with business development teams to enhance win rates

About You:

• Some experience in bids or construction-related roles
• Strong written English and attention to detail
• Organised, adaptable, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable working across teams and with multiple stakeholders
• Confident with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Willing to travel if required
• Degree educated (desirable), especially in a subject involving written work
• Interest in progressing into Business Development or wider Pre-Construction roles