Bid Manager

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK seeks a Bid Manager to oversee the entire bid process for large-scale residential and student accommodation projects. This role is crucial for maintaining a strong win rate, guided by a commitment to delivering high-quality proposals. The position offers a competitive salary package and a chance to influence a growing bidding function in a stable business.

Benefits

Full benefits package including pension and bonus

Opportunity to shape the bidding function within a growing business

Qualifications

• Experience managing bids for main contractors, preferably in residential or student accommodation sectors.
• Proven track record on high-value construction projects.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end bid process and manage internal/external teams.
• Develop bid strategies and manage timelines, ensuring compliance.
• Conduct post-bid reviews and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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A leading construction company delivering large-scale residential and student accommodation projects is looking to appoint a Bid Manager to support their continued growth. Operating across projects valued up to £80 million, this is a key role in ensuring the company maintains its strong win rate and delivers high-quality, well-coordinated bid submissions.

About the Role:

The Bid Manager will lead the end-to-end bid process, managing internal teams and external stakeholders to develop compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals. This role will be central to securing new projects and supporting the business’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the entire bid process from pre-qualification through to submission
• Work with estimating, design, planning, and commercial teams to compile bid documentation
• Develop bid strategies and win themes tailored to each opportunity
• Manage timelines, responsibilities, and content to meet submission deadlines
• Ensure bids are professionally written, well presented, and aligned with client requirements
• Conduct post-bid reviews and support continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Experience managing bids for a main contractor, ideally in the residential or student accommodation sectors
• Proven track record delivering successful tenders on high-value construction projects
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Familiarity with bid writing, editing, and compliance in construction procurement

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary £70,000 – £80,000, depending on experience
• Full benefits package including pension and bonus
• Hybrid working arrangement with Manchester office base
• Opportunity to shape the bidding function within a growing, stable business