Bid Manager

Kier Group plc.; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc is seeking a Senior Bid Manager to join our North West construction team. You will shape opportunities from earliest procurement stages, lead first-stage bids and two-stage procurements, and collaborate with senior management to win strategic tenders.

Based in Salford, this role focuses on ECI, framework/negotiated routes, and managing risk, cost and programme to position Kier for success across DfE, Local Authorities, MOD, MOJ, Higher Education, Life Sciences and Commercial

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record in first stage bidding and two-stage procurement.
• Experience with ECI and framework/negotiated procurement routes.
• Ability to influence projects at concept and pre-design stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead first-stage bid strategy and positioning to differentiate Kier early.
• Drive client engagement and solution development pre-tender.
• Collaborate with Business Development to secure preferred bidder status.
• Oversee transition from first stage to second stage and mobilisation.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Bid strategy

Client engagement

Two-stage procurement

Early Contractor Involvement

Framework procurement

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Bid Manager to join our Kier Construction team based in the North West. As a Senior Bid Manager, you'll play a key strategic role within our construction team, working closely with senior management to drive successful tendering and shape opportunities from the earliest stages of procurement. We deliver projects typically ranging from £10m to £100m+ across sectors including DfE, Local Authorities, MOD, MOJ, Higher Education, Life Sciences and Commercial. This role has a strong emphasis on first stage bidding, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and two-stage procurement, ensuring Kier is best positioned to influence design, programme, risk and commercial outcomes from inception.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Senior Bid Manager, you'll be working within the construction team, supporting them in developing winning bid strategies and securing preferred bidder status. Your day to day will include:

• Leading first stage bid strategy and positioning, ensuring Kier is differentiated early in the process
• Driving client engagement and solution development pre-tender submission
• Working collaboratively with Business Development to secure preferred bidder status
• Overseeing the transition from first stage to second stage conversion and project mobilisation
• Building trusted relationships with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders

You have a demonstrable track record in first stage bidding and two-stage procurement

• You have expert understanding of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Framework and negotiated procurement routes
• You have proven ability to influence projects at concept and pre-design stages
• You have commercial and technical awareness, with the ability to balance risk, cost and programme at early stages
• You hold a full driving licence