Bid Manager

Footprint Social Enterprise Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction contractor in the UK is seeking a Bid Manager to lead high-quality bids for projects up to £15m. The role involves managing submissions, coordinating team inputs, and developing bid strategies. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills, along with experience in the construction industry. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working options, supporting career development within a collaborative pre-construction team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working opportunities

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Experience as a Bid Manager or strong Bid Coordinator in construction.
• Background on bids for new build/refurbishment projects up to £15m.
• Strong understanding of construction tender processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid preparation and submission processes.
• Coordinate input from multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage timelines to ensure high-quality submissions.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office

Bid management software

Job description

Overview

Bid Manager

Construction (New Build & Refurbishment Projects up to £15m)

Location: Manchester / Leeds / Newcastle (Hybrid working available)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Employment Type: Permanent

Industry: Construction / Build

About the Opportunity

We are working in partnership with a reputable and growing construction contractor to recruit an experienced Bid Manager to join their pre-construction team. Operating across the North West, Yorkshire, and the North East, the business delivers a wide range of new build and refurbishment schemes up to £15m, spanning commercial, residential, public sector, education, and mixed-use projects.

This is a key strategic role within a collaborative pre-construction function, offering the chance to influence winning work and contribute directly to the companys growth.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, management, and submission of high-quality bids and tenders
• Review tender documentation, identify client requirements, and develop bid strategies
• Coordinate input from estimating, design, planning, commercial, and operational teams
• Produce clear, compelling written content, proposal documents, and presentation material
• Manage bid timelines, ensuring all submissions are delivered on time and to the highest standard
• Facilitate bid review meetings, risk assessments, and final sign-off processes
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Support continuous improvement across bid processes, quality of submissions, and win rates

About You

• Experienced Bid Manager (or strong Bid Coordinator ready to step up) within the construction industry
• Background working on bids for new build and / or refurbishment schemes up to £15m
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of construction tender processes and documentation
• Highly organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple bids simultaneously
• Confident working collaboratively with multidisciplinary internal teams
• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with bid management software (desirable)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Hybrid working opportunities depending on location
• Supportive pre-construction team with strong internal expertise
• Career development pathways within a growing regional contractor
• Exposure to diverse, high-quality projects across the North