Bid Manager

APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Main Contractor is seeking a Bid Manager to manage a work winning team, handle tenders, and oversee the bidding process. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of UK experience in pre-construction roles. A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is necessary. The position offers a competitive salary of approximately £70k-£80k plus benefits including car allowance and healthcare.

Benefits

Car allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus

Responsibilities

• Manage a work winning team handling a variety of tenders.
• Coordinate and collaborate with technical disciplines for successful bids.
• Manage the bid through the PCSA process.

Skills

UK experience

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative working

Knowledge of PCSA process

Construction management techniques

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Architecture

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Bid Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref:

Location: Cambridgeshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c 70k-80k + car or allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus

Company & Project: An award winning Main Contractor with a profitable track record, high staff retention rate and busy pipeline of work are currently looking to expand their Bid Management team with a talented professional to work on new tenders in addition to managing projects through the PCSA stage to full contract award.

Operating across multiple sectors: Commercial, Mixed-Use, Life Science, Residential, Healthcare and Education; they are recruiting for an experienced and effective Bid Manager to complement their team.

Client reputation: The client has a strong reputation in the market for work winning and build quality, with a varied project pipeline that includes projects across New Build and Refurbishment sectors, and an order book secured for 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a work winning team, handling a variety of tenders, coordinating and collaborating all technical disciplines to ensure a successful bid in addition to managing the bid through the PCSA process. Previous experience working in pre-construction as either a Planner, Estimator or Design Manager would be advantageous, or from a Project Management or Commercial background.

Desirable Experience

• 5 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor, ideally within a Pre-Construction position, or alternatively in a profession which has exposure to Pre-Construction stages e.g. Estimator, Planner, Design Manager, Project Manager or Commercial.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working.
• Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement is essential for this position.
• Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques.
• Previous roles: Senior Bid Manager OR Bid Coordinator OR Proposals Manager OR Bid Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Project Manager OR Pre-Construction Manager OR Framework Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or comparable qualification.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Bid Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.