Bid Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking a Bid Manager to join their Pre-Construction team in Southampton. The successful candidate will manage the bid process for projects up to £15mil in sectors like education and healthcare. The role requires previous bid management experience and a construction-related degree. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of up to £75k and the chance to join a reputable contractor with ambitious growth plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Bid Manager role.
• Proven track record of work winning ability.
• Ability to oversee multiple bids concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bid process from the earliest stages.
• Coordinate the wider pre-construction team to present bids.
• Lead client interviews and maintain relationships.

Skills

Bid management

Client relationship management

Team coordination

Work winning

Education

Construction related degree / qualifications

Job description

Location: Southampton
Salary: £70K- £75K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: AABidmanager_1775559500
Posted: April 7, 2026

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Bid Manager to join an established main contractor based in Southampton. The business has a strong presence on the South Coast, undertaking projects valuing up to £15mil across both the public and private sectors including education, healthcare, residential and commercial. The contractor has ambitious growth plans and are looking for driven and ambitious individuals to join the business and support this growth.

About the role of Bid Manager

As the region grows, they're now looking to bring an additional Bid Manager into the Pre-Construction team. As Bid Manager you will be responsible for managing the bid process from the earliest stages, co-ordinating the wider team to lead tenders.

Key Responsibilities as Bid Manager

• Co-ordinating the wider pre-construction team to pull together compelling bids
• Leading client interviews and maintaining relationships
• Work winning

Key Requirements for this Bid Manager role

• Construction related degree / qualifications
• Have worked in a Bid Manager role previously
• Have experience overseeing multiple bids concurrently
• Must be able to prove a track record of work winning ability
• Must have the full right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to Southampton

Whats on offer for this Bid Manager role

• Salary: Up to £75k

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Bid Manager to join a stable business unit with a strong reputation in the market for delivering excellence. If you think you'd be a suitable applicant for the role, please apply through the link below or contact Abbie in our Southampton office on 07934 356535.