Bid Manager

V7 Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Bid Manager to oversee the bid process from opportunity to submission within the construction sector. The ideal candidate will have experience with tier one contractors and a strong background in bid management. Responsibilities include developing bid strategies, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance. This role includes competitive benefits such as a company car and an option to work from home.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car / car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme matched up to 6%

Healthcare with family cover option

Health shield plan

Option to work from home

Qualifications

• Strong background working for a tier one contractor is desirable.
• 2 stage tender experience is beneficial.
• Confident individual who is comfortable presenting to prospective client.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bid process from opportunity through to submission.
• Develop and implement a bid strategy aligned with client requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and innovation.

Skills

Presentation skills

Bid management

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree qualification

APMP / equivalent bid management certification

Tools

InDesign

Job description

Overview

Our client are a leading Tier One construction contractor with a strong track record of delivering complex, high-value projects across commercial, public sector industrial and high rise resi sectors. They have an exciting opportunity for a Bid Manager to join their team!

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Car/ Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising by 1 day per year after 3 years service up to 30 days)
• Pension Scheme matched up to 6%
• Healthcare with option to upgrade to family cover
• Health shield plan
• Option to work from home

Ideal candidate

• Strong background working for a tier one contractor is desirable
• 2 stage tender experience is beneficial
• Confident individual who is comfortable presenting to prospective client
• Indesign experience is desirable
• APMP / equivalent bid management certification advantageous
• Degree qualification is preferred

Duties

• Lead and manage the bid process from opportunity through to submission and post-tender clarifications.
• Develop and implement a bid strategy aligned with client requirements and business objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (estimators, planners, design managers, commercial, operations)
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, innovative, and tailored to client drivers.
• Manage bid programmes, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
• Prepare and present bid progress updates to senior stakeholders.
• Write, edit, and review bid content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency of messaging.
• Facilitate lessons learned sessions to continuously improve the bid process.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, consultants, and clients.

V7 Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer who are acting as an employment agency in relation to this role.