Bid Manager

Benjamin Grace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager to join its team in Bristol. This strategic role focuses on leading bid submissions and enhances regional growth across various infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will possess a background in rail or civil engineering, demonstrate exceptional communication and organizational skills, and have a relevant qualification in Civil Engineering. This permanent position provides the opportunity to influence work-winning strategies as well as shaping successful tender responses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager within rail or civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering projects and delivery environments.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage bid submissions from opportunity identification to final submission.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs from different teams.
• Develop high-quality PQQs and tender responses.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Editing skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Bid Manager / Senior Bid Manager to join its South Region Pre-Contracts team. This is a key role for a strategic and commercially aware professional who is passionate about winning work within the rail and civil engineering sectors.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping work-winning strategy, leading high-quality bid submissions, and supporting regional growth across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage bid submissions from opportunity identification through to final tender submission
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs from estimating, commercial, planning, and delivery teams
• Develop compelling, compliant, and high-quality PQQs and tender responses
• Write, edit, and review technical and narrative content to ensure clarity and impact
• Chair tender progress meetings and manage submission programmes and deadlines
• Work closely with Regional Directors and senior stakeholders to pursue new opportunities
• Analyse client feedback and support continuous improvement of bid processes
• Contribute to post-tender reviews and lessons learned
• Support the development of work-winning tools, templates, and best practice

About You

You will be an organised and proactive bid professional with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager within rail or civil engineering
• Strong understanding of civil engineering projects and delivery environments
• Excellent written, editing, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities under pressure
• Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC / HND / Degree or equivalent)

This permanent role is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin-Grace Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency