Bid Manager

Walker & Sloan Ltd | Certified B Corp; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional construction firm is seeking a Bid Manager to oversee bid processes for data centre and defence projects. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing complex bids within construction or engineering, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, and the flexibility to adapt to bid requirements. Join a quality-led contractor with ample career development opportunities as you contribute to impactful projects.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager within construction or engineering.
• Strong understanding of tender processes, governance, and compliance.
• Able to operate calmly and effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end bid processes for data centre and defence projects.
• Develop winning bid strategies and submission plans.
• Ensure compliance with technical, commercial, and security requirements.

Skills

Bid management

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Organizational skills

Pressure management

Job description

📢 Bid Manager – Data Centre & Defence Projects | Bath

💼 Salary: Highly competitive + package (DOE)

📍 Location: Bath (hybrid / regional flexibility depending on bid stage)

🏗️ Sector: Construction | Data Centres | Defence | Mission Critical | Secure Environments

🕵️ ♂️ For my client – an outstanding, highly respected regional construction business delivering technically complex, high-security projects across the UK

Are you an experienced Bid Manager who thrives in high-stakes, technically demanding sectors? Do you enjoy shaping winning strategies for complex projects where quality, compliance, and clarity are critical?

I’m working with a best-in-class regional contractor to recruit a Bid Manager to support their continued growth across the data centre and defence sectors. This business has built a strong reputation for delivering mission‑critical projects and is known for its professional approach, technical capability, and collaborative culture.

Based ideally out of their Bath office, this role will play a key part in securing future work across some of the most secure and resilient sectors in construction.

🏗️ The Role

As Bid Manager, you will take full ownership of the bid process from early engagement through to submission, managing multidisciplinary inputs and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, compliant, and compelling tenders.

You will work closely with pre‑construction, commercial, design, and operational teams to develop winning bid strategies that align with client requirements and the business’s strengths.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end‑to‑end bid processes for data centre and defence projects
• Developing bid strategies, win themes, and submission plans
• Coordinating inputs from internal teams and external partners
• Ensuring compliance with technical, commercial, and security requirements
• Managing bid programmes, reviews, and governance processes
• Producing high‑quality written content and overseeing bid documentation
• Supporting client engagement and post‑bid presentations

✅ Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager within construction or engineering
• Background working on data centres, defence, or other regulated / mission‑critical sectors
• Strong understanding of tender processes, governance, and compliance
• Excellent written, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable managing complex bids with multiple workstreams
• Able to operate calmly and effectively under pressure and deadlines

💰 What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Bath‑based role with flexibility depending on bid requirements
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, technically complex projects
• Join a quality‑led regional contractor with a strong forward pipeline
• Clear progression and long‑term career development opportunities

📩 Interested?

If you’re a Bid Manager looking to play a key role in securing major data centre and defence projects with a standout regional contractor, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Early interest is encouraged due to the strategic nature of this hire.