Bid Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a talented Bid Manager. In this role, you will lead a work winning team responsible for managing tenders, coordinating technical teams, and driving bids through the PCSA process. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with a UK Main Contractor and a degree in a relevant field. This position offers a competitive salary of £70k-£80k plus benefits, including a car allowance and healthcare.

Benefits

Car or allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years+ UK experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Previous involvement in PCSA or 2-stage procurement.
• Experience as a Bid Manager, Senior Project Manager, or in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a work winning team for tenders.
• Coordinate technical disciplines for successful bids.
• Handle bids through the PCSA process.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative approach

Construction management knowledge

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: #1303

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 including Commercial, Mixed-Use, Life Science, Residential, Healthcare and Education they are recruiting for an experienced and effective Bid Manager to complement their team.

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.

Our client has an enviable order book already secured for 2026 but they are continuing to target new business and grow their team.

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.