Bid Manager

TN United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bid Manager to lead their bid function and contribute to landmark projects. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options, allowing you to shape the future of high-quality landscaping projects. You will work closely with commercial teams, manage bid timelines, and produce compelling submissions that drive business success. If you have a strong background in bid management and a passion for construction, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a prestigious company.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Performance-related bonus

Opportunity to lead bid function

Contribution to landmark projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager or similar role.
• Strong track record in securing profitable work.
• Exceptional writing skills for clear, persuasive content.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the bid function and ensure high-quality submissions.
• Develop winning strategies and structured writing plans.
• Conduct market research and maintain project case studies.

Skills

Bid Management

Tendering Process

Writing Skills

Project Management

Construction Planning

Organisational Skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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We are recruiting for a Bid Manager on behalf of a leading Tier One Landscape Construction Company who deliver high quality hard and soft landscaping projects ranging in value from £100,000 to £10,000,000+ and for over 20 years have supplied a comprehensive service to both main contractors and developers by specialising in the creation and maintenance of innovative and sustainable outdoor environments.

On offer is a salary of up to £60,000, a bonus scheme, hybrid working options and the opportunity to join a highly skilled team within an established landscape company that is a trusted key partner recognised for its commitment to excellence.

As the Bid Manager you will be responsible for:

• Working closely with their experienced commercial and pre-construction teams.
  
• Planning and managing all aspects of the bid function, providing leadership and ensuring timely, high-quality submissions.
  
• Developing winning strategies and implementing structured writing plans for quality-focused bids.
  
• Reviewing and analysing bid documents, ensuring strict compliance with client requirements.
  
• Independently and collaboratively producing high-quality, client-focused submissions for PQQs and tenders.
  
• Researching and compiling information to update the bid library and support submissions.
  
• Creating organisational charts, CVs, and other supporting documents.
  
• Ensuring draft submissions adequately address requirements, sourcing information to fill gaps.
  
• Preparing and designing bid submission folders for maximum impact.
  
• Creating post-tender presentations and compelling project phases.
  
• Maintaining project case studies, site photographs, and other marketing materials.
  
• Conducting market research and tracking trends to enhance presentation materials and software.
  
• Working closely with senior management, project managers, and technical teams to craft persuasive strategies and gather insights.
  
• Managing bid timelines and ensuring projects meet deadlines and quality standards.
  
• Contributing to the bid library's development and streamlining sales support processes.
  
  

Requirements

To be considered as the Bid Manager you will need:

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, Senior Bid Writer or similar role.
  
• A strong track record of securing profitable work and proven expertise in the tendering process.
  
• Ideally a background in main contracting, landscaping, grounds maintenance and/or Tier 1/Tier 2 supply chains, with a strong understanding of construction delivery.
  
• Exceptional writing skills, capable of translating complex technical language into clear, persuasive content.
  
• Expertise in project management, construction planning, and industry methodologies.
  
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Excellent grammar and attention to detail skills to create accurate and compelling proposals.
  
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, and regulations.
  
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrently running projects and to meet tight deadlines.
  

On offer:

• A salary of up to £60,000 per year plus company performance related bonus.
  
• An exciting opportunity to shape and lead the bid function within this prestigious Tier One Landscape Construction Company.
  
• Opportunities to contribute to landmark projects and drive business success.
  
• Office or Hybrid working options (minimum requirement 2 days in office per week).
  

Job Description
We are recruiting for a Bid Manager on behalf of a leading Tier One Landscape Construction Company who deliver high quality hard and soft landscaping projects ranging in value from £100,000 to £10,000,000+ and for over 20 years have supplied a comprehensive service to both main contractors and developers by specialising in the creation and maintenance of innovative and sustainable outdoor environments.
On offer is a salary of up to £60,000, a bonus scheme, hybrid working options and the opportunity to join a highly skilled team within an established landscape company that is a trusted key partner recognised for its commitment to excellence.
As the Bid Manager you will be responsible for:

• Working closely with their experienced commercial and pre-construction teams.
  
• Planning and managing all aspects of the bid function, providing leadership and ensuring timely, high-quality submissions.
  
• Developing winning strategies and implementing structured writing plans for quality-focused bids.
  
• Reviewing and analysing bid documents, ensuring strict compliance with client requirements.
  
• Independently and collaboratively producing high-quality, client-focused submissions for PQQs and tenders.
  
• Researching and compiling information to update the bid library and support submissions.
  
• Creating organisational charts, CVs, and other supporting documents.
  
• Ensuring draft submissions adequately address requirements, sourcing information to fill gaps.
  
• Preparing and designing bid submission folders for maximum impact.
  
• Creating post-tender presentations and compelling project phases.
  
• Maintaining project case studies, site photographs, and other marketing materials.
  
• Conducting market research and tracking trends to enhance presentation materials and software.
  
• Working closely with senior management, project managers, and technical teams to craft persuasive strategies and gather insights.
  
• Managing bid timelines and ensuring projects meet deadlines and quality standards.
  
• Contributing to the bid library's development and streamlining sales support processes.
  
  

Requirements

To be considered as the Bid Manager you will need:

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, Senior Bid Writer or similar role.
  
• A strong track record of securing profitable work and proven expertise in the tendering process.
  
• Ideally a background in main contracting, landscaping, grounds maintenance and/or Tier 1/Tier 2 supply chains, with a strong understanding of construction delivery.
  
• Exceptional writing skills, capable of translating complex technical language into clear, persuasive content.
  
• Expertise in project management, construction planning, and industry methodologies.
  
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Excellent grammar and attention to detail skills to create accurate and compelling proposals.
  
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, and regulations.
  
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrently running projects and to meet tight deadlines.
  

Benefits

On offer:

• A salary of up to £60,000 per year plus company performance related bonus.
  
• An exciting opportunity to shape and lead the bid function within this prestigious Tier One Landscape Construction Company.
  
• Opportunities to contribute to landmark projects and drive business success.
  
• Office or Hybrid working options (minimum requirement 2 days in office per week).
  

Requirements
To be considered as the Bid Manager you will need: Proven experience as a Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, Senior Bid Writer or similar role. A strong track record of securing profitable work and proven expertise in the tendering process. Ideally a background in main contracting, landscaping, grounds maintenance and/or Tier 1/Tier 2 supply chains, with a strong understanding of construction delivery. Exceptional writing skills, capable of translating complex technical language into clear, persuasive content. Expertise in project management, construction planning, and industry methodologies. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent grammar and attention to detail skills to create accurate and compelling proposals. Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, and regulations. Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrently running projects and to meet tight deadlines.