Bid Manager

ITS Construction Professionals South LTD; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in England is seeking a talented Bid Manager to guide the bid process for major projects. Responsibilities include managing bids from initial enquiry to submission, crafting proposals, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, a strong understanding of construction procurement, and excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive salary, car allowance, and the chance to work on flagship UK projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car/car allowance

Benefits package

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager within a Tier 1 or large Tier 2 main contractor.
• Strong understanding of the UK construction industry and procurement routes (Design & Build, JCT, NEC).
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the bid process from initial enquiry to submission.
• Develop and manage the bid programme, ensuring all deadlines are achieved.
• Craft high-quality, client-tailored written content and presentations.

Skills

Proven experience as a Bid Manager within a Tier 1 or large Tier 2 main contractor

Strong understanding of the UK construction industry and procurement routes

Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

Collaborative, confident, and commercially astute

Job description

Overview

Candidate required: Bid Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Industry: Construction
Location: Basingstoke

Our client is a leading Tier 1 main contractor, recognised for delivering some of the UK s most complex and prestigious construction projects across commercial, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and residential sectors. They are seeking a talented Bid Manager to join their high-performing pre-construction team and lead the development of winning bids that secure major projects. As Bid Manager, you will be responsible for managing the full bid lifecycle, ensuring the timely and high-quality submission of tenders that reflect the company s standards and win strategy. You ll work closely with estimators, planners, design managers, and senior stakeholders to produce compelling, client-focused proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the bid process from initial enquiry to submission
• Develop and manage the bid programme, ensuring all deadlines are achieved
• Chair bid meetings and manage inputs from estimators, planners, and technical teams
• Craft high-quality, client-tailored written content and presentations
• Analyse client requirements and develop winning strategies and differentiators
• Work with the Pre-Construction Director to ensure bids are commercially sound
• Drive continuous improvement of bid quality, processes, and win rates

The ideal candidate will have/be

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager within a Tier 1 or large Tier 2 main contractor
• Strong understanding of the UK construction industry and procurement routes (Design & Build, JCT, NEC)
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Collaborative, confident, and commercially astute

What's on offer

• Competitive salary + car/car allowance + benefits package
• Opportunity to work on flagship UK projects with a market-leading contractor
• Clear career progression within a highly respected pre-construction function

How to apply

Please send an updated CV or call the office line to apply.

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