Bid Manager

VanRath; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm in Cookstown is seeking a Bid Manager to oversee the bid process by identifying opportunities and delivering competitive proposals. This role requires proven experience in bid management within the Civil Engineering sector, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects. This position offers a highly competitive salary and exceptional benefits including up to 36 days annual leave.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Exceptional benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Up to 36 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing bids within the Civil Engineering industry, ideally on the contractor side.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire bid process from identifying opportunities to creating proposals.
• Manage the end-to-end bid and tender submission process.
• Contribute to broader business development efforts and strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Bid management experience

Writing and editing skills

Communication skills

Time management

Business development

Job description

VANRATH is excited to be working with a leading Construction company in Belfast to recruit a Bid Manager.

Location: Cookstown Office
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with no weekend work required
Salary: Highly Competitive + Exceptional Benefits Package + Opportunities for Career Advancement, Up to 36 days annual leave etc

Key Responsibilities

In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire bid process—from identifying relevant opportunities via procurement portals to delivering well-crafted, competitive proposals. You\'ll collaborate with senior leaders and subject matter experts to create persuasive submissions that effectively highlight the consultancy\'s strengths.

• Actively scanning procurement platforms and other sources to uncover new tender opportunities.
• Managing the end-to-end bid and tender submission process.
• Developing and customising CVs, case studies, and capability statements for internal use.
• Organising and updating a central repository of bid materials and templates.
• Contributing to broader business development efforts and strategic growth initiatives.
• Implementing and promoting best practices in bid management.
• Laying the groundwork for and leading a dedicated bid team as the company expands.

What You\'ll Bring as a Successful Bid Manager

To be a strong candidate, you should have:

• Proven experience managing bids within the Civil Engineering industry, ideally on the contractor side.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail.
• The ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Confidence in working autonomously as well as collaboratively with senior stakeholders.
• A commercially focused mindset with a passion for business development.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and the ambition to grow alongside the company.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via VANRATH in the strictest confidence.