Bid Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Bid Manager to lead the bid process for large-scale residential and student accommodation projects. This role is vital for securing new contracts and ensuring high-quality bid submissions. The successful candidate will coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders, develop compelling proposals, and support the company's strategic objectives. With a competitive salary and a hybrid working arrangement, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the bidding function within a growing and stable business.

Benefits

Pension Plan

Bonus Structure

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing bids for a main contractor in construction.
• Proven track record of successful tenders on high-value projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire bid process from pre-qualification to submission.
• Develop bid strategies and manage timelines to meet deadlines.

Skills

Bid Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Coordination

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