Bid Manager

Streamline Search; West Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead and manage the entire bid process. The role involves hands-on bid writing, coordinating inputs, and ensuring high-quality submissions. Candidates should have a strong understanding of civil engineering projects and excel at writing persuasive content.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Writer in civil engineering.
• Ability to write and manage bids independently.
• Understanding of infrastructure tendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid lifecycle from opportunity qualification to submission.
• Write and edit high-quality bid content tailored to requirements.
• Coordinate inputs from teams for compliant submissions.

Skills

Bid management

Persuasive writing

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

APMP qualification

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Canva

Job description

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We are representing a respected and growing civil engineering contractor in their search for an experienced and proactive Bid Manager. This is a key role within the business, responsible for leading and managing the entire bid process from start to finish - including hands-on bid writing, coordinating technical inputs, and ensuring timely, high-quality submissions.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, be comfortable writing persuasive content, and excel at driving deadlines across internal and external stakeholders.

Package:

• 28 days holiday inc. BH
• Company pension
• Life insurance

Bid Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle, from initial opportunity qualification through to submission and post-bid feedback.
• Write and edit high-quality, compelling bid content, tailoring responses to client requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate inputs from technical teams, planners, estimators, and commercial departments to ensure cohesive and compliant submissions.
• Develop win themes and value propositions that clearly articulate the client's strengths and differentiators.
• Manage bid schedules and ensure all deliverables are submitted on time and to a professional standard.
• Conduct tender briefings, review meetings, and post-submission evaluations.
• Work with the senior leadership team to identify pipeline opportunities and bidding strategies.
• Maintain a library of standard responses and project case studies to support future bids.

Bid Manager

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Writer within the civil engineering or construction sector.
• Demonstrated ability to write and manage bids independently - this is a hands-on role, not purely coordination.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure tendering processes and frameworks (e.g. highways, utilities, rail, general civils).
• Excellent written English with an eye for detail, structure, and persuasive language.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT or similar contract forms is advantageous.
• APMP or other relevant bid management qualifications.
• Graphic/layout awareness (Adobe InDesign, Canva, etc.) for bid presentation (desirable but not essential).

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