Bid Manager

Beard; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Pension contributions 1.5x up to 7.5%

Private healthcare

Health care cash plan

Discretionary bonus up to 7.5%

Job summary

Beard in Oxford is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join our Pre Construction team. You’ll lead the end-to-end bid process and develop robust tender programmes and practical logistics strategies.

This role suits those with site, project or contracts management experience looking to transition into a work-winning environment, working with estimators, operations and suppliers to craft compliant, winning submissions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Bid Management or related operational role.
• Degree in Construction Management or related discipline preferred.
• Strong IT capability with MS Office; familiarity with InDesign/Adobe suite helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end bid process from enquiry to submission.
• Produce high-quality tailored tender submissions aligned to client needs.
• Collaborate with estimators, operations and supply chain to ensure compliance.
• Prepare comprehensive tender programmes, logistics plans and qualitative responses.
• Identify alternative methodologies to improve competitiveness.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Technical understanding ofConstruction

Interrogate design and programme

Collaborative approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

InDesign

Photoshop (beneficial)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Bid Manager to join our Oxford Pre Construction team. This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong technical background who can develop robust tender programmes and practical logistical strategies, working collaboratively with the wider bid team.

It is particularly well suited to individuals with site, project or contracts management experience who are looking to transition from project delivery into a work-winning environment.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the end-to-end bid process, from initial enquiry through to submission
• Producing high-quality, tailored tender submissions aligned to client requirements and project drivers
• Working closely with estimators, operational teams and supply chain partners to ensure full compliance with Employer’s requirements
• Preparing comprehensive optimum tender programmes, logistical plans and qualitative responses
• Identifying and proposing alternative methodologies, sequencing or materials to enhance our competitive position

What you will bring:

• Strong project management and organisational skills
• A solid technical understanding of construction methods, sequencing and delivery risks
• The ability to interrogate design and programme to develop credible, deliverable solutions
• Experience contributing to successful bids and/or working within regional or national frameworks
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to challenge and add value

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Bid Management or an operational project / site management role
• Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline (preferred)
• Strong IT capability, including Microsoft office and familiarity with InDesign (Photoshop beneficial)

Benefits (subject to completion of introductory period of up to 6 months):

• Other leave - Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave and Family Leave (after qualifying period)
• Pension - Company contributions x 1.5 employee contribution, up to a maximum of 7.5% (5% employee contribution)
• Company sick pay up to 12 weeks
• Death in Service - three times annual salary, not including car allowance
• Health care cash plan after three months
• Private Healthcare - Single cover with the option to add family members at your own cost, via payroll deduction
• Discounts and offers on our Salary Extras platform, salary sacrifice car scheme, bike and tech scheme
• Training & development - Mandatory training (dependent on role) plus help to develop to be the best you can be
• Discretionary bonus - Up to a maximum of 7.5% of salary dependent on achieving planned company and / or office (as applicable) budgeted turnover, your role and objectives, pro-rata for the first year of employment