Bid Manager

Workmans Recruitment; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contractor in Sidcup is seeking a Bid Manager to take ownership of the full bid lifecycle, from initial tender to submission. The ideal candidate will have experience in bid management within the construction or social housing sectors and possess strong negotiation and leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 per annum, along with benefits such as annual leave, travel expenses, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

£60,000 per annum

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Increased holiday with service

Travel expenses paid

Company pension

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Ongoing training and development

Certification revalidation

Regular company social events

Employee discounts portal

Clear career pathway

Qualifications

• Experience in bid management within the construction or social housing industry.
• Strong knowledge of pricing, costing, and best practice tendering.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to drive collaborative success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end bid process, including strategy, planning, and submission.
• Manage second-stage bids and post-tender negotiations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure bid compliance.

Skills

Bid management experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation expertise

Team leadership

Risk analysis

Job description

Overview

Join a well-established contractor with over 80 years of experience, working as a trusted partner to some of the UK's largest housing associations and councils. They specialise in long-term planned works, major refurbishment, and retrofit programmes across the South East of England.

You'll take ownership of the full bid lifecycle. From initial tender through to adjudication and second-stage negotiations. You'll coordinate cross-functional teams, develop winning strategies, and ensure every submission is compelling, compliant, and competitive.

What You'll Do

• Lead the end-to-end bid process, including strategy, planning, and submission.
• Manage second-stage bids and post-tender negotiations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and suppliers.
• Organise site visits, risk assessments, and design team meetings.
• Ensure all bid documentation is accurate, timely, and aligned with client expectations.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting through RIMS.

What We\'re Looking For

• Experience in bid management within the construction or social housing industry.
• Strong knowledge of pricing, costing, and best practice tendering.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to drive collaborative success.
• Familiarity with risk analysis and value management.

What You'll Get

• £60,000 per annum
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Increased holiday with time of service
• Travel expenses paid
• Company pension, medical insurance, and life insurance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Certification revalidation to keep your skills current
• Regular company social events
• Access to an employee high street discounts portal
• A clear career pathway with realistic progression targets