Bid Manager

Brandon James Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to oversee the end-to-end bid process. The role involves producing winning bids, managing bid qualification, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has significant experience in the construction sector and is proficient in Adobe InDesign. This position offers a salary of £50,000-£60,000 and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private health cover and life assurance

Annual company bonus and pension scheme

Professional membership fees paid

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a construction professional services environment.
• Proven track record in delivering successful bids and proposals in the construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of SQs, EOIs, and ITTs.
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Confident interpersonal skills for liaising with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality proposal documents and presentations using company templates.
• Developing bespoke bid content tailored to client requirements.
• Ensuring all submissions meet technical compliance and governance standards.
• Managing and mentoring Bid Coordinators and other bid team members.
• Maintaining bid and opportunity trackers, producing reports, and providing bidding statistics to senior stakeholders.
• Supporting the ongoing development of the business’s bidding strategy.

Skills

Extensive experience in construction professional services

Proven track record in delivering successful bids

Strong knowledge of SQs, EOIs, and ITTs

Excellent written communication skills

Proficiency in Adobe InDesign

Ability to manage multiple projects

Confident interpersonal skills

Job description

Are you a Bid Manager looking to take the next step in your career with a leading construction consultancy? Based in London, this is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Bid Manager to join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy, working on complex and high-profile projects while enjoying a collaborative, supportive team culture.

As a Bid Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s success by leading the end-to-end bid process, from qualification to submission. This London-based role is perfect for a Bid Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality, compliant, and on-brand proposals while contributing to an ambitious and environmentally responsible organisation.

The Bid Manager’s role

The Bid Manager will be responsible for producing winning first and second stage bids, overseeing PQQs/SQs, and managing other pre-qualification documentation. You will lead bid kick-off meetings, manage bid qualification processes, and coordinate inputs from across the business. Key duties will include:

• Producing high-quality proposal documents and presentations using company templates.

• Developing bespoke bid content tailored to client requirements.

• Ensuring all submissions meet technical compliance and governance standards.

• Managing and mentoring Bid Coordinators and other bid team members.

• Maintaining bid and opportunity trackers, producing reports, and providing bidding statistics to senior stakeholders.

• Supporting the ongoing development of the business’s bidding strategy.

The Bid Manager

To be successful in this role, the Bid Manager will need:

• Extensive experience in a construction professional services environment.

• Proven track record in delivering successful bids and proposals in the construction sector.

• Strong knowledge of SQs, EOIs, and ITTs.

• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Confident interpersonal skills for liaising with colleagues at all levels.

In Return?

This consultancy offers a salary of £50,000-£60,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus a competitive benefits package including:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus an additional day for your birthday.

• Private health cover and life assurance.

• Annual company bonus and pension scheme.

• Professional membership fees paid.

• Career development, training opportunities, and chartership support.

Keywords: Bid Manager | London Construction Consultancy | Proposal Writing | InDesign | PQQ | Tender Management