Bid Manager

Randstad Construction & Property; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Travel coverage

8% matched pension

Private medical insurance

26 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Wellbeing benefits

Executive training

Family leave policies

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Bid Manager in Manchester to lead the 2nd stage PCSA conversions for major regional schemes. You will drive pre-construction leadership, align design, commercial, and delivery teams, and manage risk throughout the bid lifecycle.

This permanent role offers a competitive base salary, company car or car allowance, travel coverage, 8% matched pension, 26 days leave, private medical insurance, and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven bid management experience focusing on 2nd stage/PCSA pre-construction delivery.
• Experience with complex public sector schemes; MOJ framework experience desirable.
• Strong understanding of design development, risk management, and commercial strategy in pre-construction.
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and ability to influence clients, consultants and delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 2nd stage PCSA process, converting preferred bidder status into full contract award across major regional schemes.
• Develop conversion strategies aligned with client objectives, driving alignment between design, commercial, and delivery teams.
• Manage risk, value engineering, and design development throughout the pre-construction lifecycle.
• Maintain strong client relationships, manage governance approvals, and ensure a smooth handover to live operational teams.

Skills

Bid management

PCSA conversions

Public sector exp

Client relationships

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Design development

Commercial strategy

Job description

About this Role

This Bid Manager position offers an outstanding pre-construction leadership opportunity to join a major main contractor based in Manchester. Specialising in 2nd stage delivery and PCSA conversion, you will lead schemes from preferred bidder through to contract award across complex public sector frameworks.

• Lead the 2nd stage PCSA process, converting preferred bidder status into full contract award across major regional schemes.
• Develop conversion strategies aligned with client objectives, driving alignment between design, commercial, and delivery teams.
• Manage risk, value engineering, and design development throughout the pre-construction lifecycle.
• Maintain strong client relationships, manage governance approvals, and ensure a seamless handover to live operational teams.

About You

You are an accomplished Bid Manager with a proven track record delivering 2nd stage / PCSA conversions for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor. You possess strong pre-construction insight, commercial awareness, and the ability to build credible client relationships.

• Demonstrate proven experience as a Bid Manager focusing on 2nd stage and PCSA pre-construction delivery within construction.
• Possess strong experience in complex public sector schemes, with Ministry of Justice (MOJ) framework experience being highly desirable.
• Show a deep understanding of design development, risk management, commercial strategy, and pre-construction programming.
• Exhibit confident cross-functional leadership, with the ability to influence clients, consultants, and internal delivery teams.

About Us

Our client is a premier, family-owned main contractor with a national footprint, dedicated to sustainable construction, community impact, and inclusive hiring practices. They foster an empowering environment where pre-construction specialists drive project success.

• Join a market-leading main contractor delivering flagship public sector and commercial schemes across the UK.
• Benefit from long-term pipeline stability supported by national frameworks and long-standing client partnerships.
• Access industry-leading family leave policies, comprehensive healthcare, and structured executive training.
• Work within a collaborative culture that emphasizes work-life balance and employee well-being.

About Your Future

Taking on this pivotal 2nd stage role positions you at the heart of regional growth with clear routes into Senior Bid Manager and Pre-Construction Director roles.

• Secure a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive base salary and performance bonus.
• Receive a comprehensive package including a company car or car allowance, travel coverage, and an 8% matched pension.
• Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, and flexible wellbeing benefits.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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