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Bid Manager

TN United Kingdom

Matlock

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GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Bid Manager to lead the bid process for landmark projects across various sectors. This role involves managing the entire bid lifecycle, from prequalification to post-tender clarifications, while collaborating with diverse teams to produce high-quality submissions. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in bid management within the construction sector, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor known for its market reputation and commitment to career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Full benefits package
Career development opportunities
Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Bid Manager in construction or consultancy.
  • Excellent understanding of the construction tendering process.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end bid process and ensure alignment with client requirements.
  • Write and edit both technical and non-technical bid content.

Skills

Bid Management
Writing Skills
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Job description

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Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the end-to-end bid process, including prequalification, tender and post-tender clarification stages
  • Work closely with estimating, planning, commercial, design and delivery teams to develop high-quality bid responses
  • Lead storyboard sessions, content planning and bid strategy meetings
  • Ensure bid deliverables align with client requirements and company standards
  • Write and edit technical and non-technical content with a strong client focus
  • Coordinate input from subject matter experts, consultants, and supply chain partners
  • Prepare, maintain and manage bid programmes, trackers and submission deadlines
  • Identify risks, opportunities and added-value offerings that enhance the bid
  • Attend site visits, interviews and client meetings as required
  • Maintain a library of reusable bid materials and project case studies
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of work-winning tools, processes and templates
About You:
  • Proven experience as a Bid Manager within a main contractor or construction consultancy
  • Excellent understanding of the construction tendering process
  • Strong writing, editing and communication skills
  • Organised, methodical and able to work to tight deadlines
  • Confident managing multiple stakeholders and coordinating large bids
  • Degree educated or equivalent industry experience
Sectors:

Tenders may span a range of sectors including healthcare, education, defence, industrial, commercial, and residential.

Why Apply?
  • Join a leading Tier 1 contractor with a strong market reputation
  • Deliver bids for landmark public and private sector projects
  • Collaborative, forward-thinking bid team with excellent support
  • Opportunities for long-term career development within a national contractor
  • Competitive salary and full benefits package

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