Bid Manager - 2nd Stage.

Wates Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Car allowance

Site travel

Private medical

8% pension

Wellbeing support

26 days holiday

Family leave benefits

Learning & development

Job summary

Wates Group in the West Region (Manchester or Birmingham) seeks a Bid Manager specialising in 2nd stage delivery to convert PCSA opportunities into contract awards. You will coordinate design development, commercial strategy and pre-construction activities to shape high-quality, buildable solutions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risk, and strengthen client relationships with MOJ and other clients, ensuring a smooth handover into delivery teams to set projects up for success.

Qualifications

• Proven bid management experience in a Tier One or Tier Two contractor
• Strong understanding of 2nd stage/PCSA delivery and pre-construction processes
• Ability to build credible, long-term client relationships and influence outcomes
• Confident leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead the 2nd stage / PCSA process from preferred bidder to contract award
• Develop and deliver a conversion strategy aligned to client objectives and targets
• Collaborate with Design, Commercial and Operations to ensure coordinated, buildable, commercially viable solutions
• Build and maintain strong client, consultant and stakeholder relationships to support contract conversion
• Manage risk, value engineering and design development through pre-construction
• Lead governance with approvals, cost plans and programmes
• Oversee a seamless handover into delivery teams for project success

Job description

Bid Manager – 2nd Stage / PCSA (Construction – West Region)

Wates are seeking a talented Bid Manager specialising in 2nd stage delivery to join our dynamic Construction team in the West Region ( Manchester or Birmingham) working with our clients, including the MOJ.

This is a pivotal role within our Pre-Construction function, focused on converting successful bids through PCSA into contract award, working closely with design, commercial and delivery teams to shape high-quality, buildable solutions. If you thrive in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment and enjoy turning strong client relationships into secured projects, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Our 2nd Stage Bid Managers play a critical role beyond the initial win. In this position, you'll lead the second stage process, ensuring projects transition smoothly from preferred bidder through to contract close, maintaining momentum, managing risk, and strengthening client confidence. You'll work across internal and external teams, driving alignment between design development, commercial strategy and programme, while maintaining a strong focus on client outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the 2nd stage / PCSA process, managing delivery from preferred bidder to contract award
• Develop and deliver a conversion strategy aligned to client objectives and business targets
• Work closely with Design, Commercial and Operations teams to ensure solutions are coordinated, buildable and commercially viable
• Build and maintain strong client, consultant and stakeholder relationships to support successful contract conversion
• Manage risk, value engineering and design development through the pre-construction phase
• Lead governance, ensuring all internal approvals, cost plans and programmes are aligned and robust
• Support a seamless handover into delivery teams, setting projects up for success

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager within a Tier One/ Two contractor, with a strong focus on 2nd stage / PCSA delivery
• Experience working on complex, public sector schemes – MOJ experience highly desirable
• Strong understanding of design development, commercial strategy and pre-construction delivery
• Ability to build credible, long-term client relationships and influence outcomes
• Confident leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders at all levels
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage risk and programme

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & bonus
• Car allowance / company car
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Private medical, 8% pension, wellbeing support and more
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Industry-leading family leave benefits
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Our Commitments

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and value transferable skills.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available – please contact [e-mail]