Bid Manager / Bid Writer

Henley Chase; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Bid Manager to oversee the bid lifecycle and lead a team. The ideal candidate has strong people management skills, extensive knowledge of UK procurement regulations, and a proactive approach to managing bids. This role offers significant benefits, including a supportive culture and flexible working hours.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Up to £2,000 reward for recommendations

Significant savings on shopping

Welcoming office environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the full bid lifecycle in construction or social housing.
• Strong people management skills to motivate and develop a team.
• Extensive knowledge of UK procurement regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle.
• Develop and manage robust bid processes.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Bid lifecycle management

UK procurement knowledge

Excellent communication

Proactive approach

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Relevant professional qualifications

Job description

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is both a natural leader and a strategic thinker - someone who thrives on collaboration but isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get hands-on when needed.

You should bring:

• Proven experience managing the full bid lifecycle in the construction or social housing sector
• Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop a team
• Extensive knowledge of UK procurement regulations and processes
• Experience creating, developing and managing robust bid processes with strong governance
• Excellent writing, communication and stakeholder management skills
• High levels of organisation, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• A proactive approach, with a knack for spotting opportunities and improving processes
• Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours when needed for deadlines or client engagements
• A full, clean UK driving licence

Desirable qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent
• Relevant professional qualifications
• Previous tender/proposal writing experience

Benefits

• 23 days of holiday per year, excluding Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)
• Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendations as part of our referral scheme
• Significant savings on daily shopping through our benefits portal
• A welcoming office, snacks, beverages, friendly colleagues and team socials throughout the year
• A supportive culture and a great team with exceptional talent and