Bid Manager - Civil Engineering

Contract Scotland; Birkenshaw; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable civil engineering firm is seeking a Bid Manager to lead the bid process for UK-wide projects. This role is office-based and focuses on developing high-quality tender submissions. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of civil engineering dynamics and communication skills. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will shape major infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Collaborative office environment

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of civil engineering project delivery and commercial dynamics.
• Interest in moving away from site delivery into a more strategic, planning-focused role.
• Chartered status is welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bid process from enquiry through to submission.
• Work collaboratively with teams to shape content.
• Liaise with clients to clarify requirements and strengthen relationships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Coordination skills

Understanding of civil engineering project delivery

Job description

Overview

Bid Manager - Civil Engineering | Glasgow-Based | UK-Wide Projects. Permanent | Full-Time | Office-Based. Salary - up to £100,000 plus car, pension and annual bonus.

Our client — a long-established and growing civil engineering contractor with a strong brand and decades of successful project delivery — is looking to appoint a Bid Manager to drive the development of high-quality, technically robust and commercially competitive tender submissions. This civil engineering business will consider someone not currently in a Bid Management role, but who is in an on-site delivery role and wants to move into this role.

This isn’t a traditional bid writing role. Instead, you’ll be a key player in the pre-construction process, using your real-world project knowledge to help win work across a diverse portfolio that includes:

• Windfarms
• Battery storage facilities
• Flood and coastal protection schemes
• Substation projects
• General civil engineering works

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bid process from enquiry through to submission
• Work collaboratively with commercial, technical, and operational teams to shape content
• Use your on-site or design experience to develop realistic, deliverable solutions
• Coordinate submission documents, supported by in-house bid/graphics resources
• Liaise with clients to clarify requirements and strengthen relationships
• Support post-tender reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Who this would suit

The business is open-minded on background — whether you come from contracting or consultancy, if you’ve been involved in pre-construction, design coordination, contract delivery, or project strategy, this could be a great fit.

Ideal candidates (Qualifications and attributes)

• A solid understanding of civil engineering project delivery and commercial dynamics
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• An interest in moving away from site delivery into a more strategic, planning-focused role
• Chartered status is welcomed but not essential

Why join

• Work with a highly respected leadership team and some of the best civil engineers in the sector
• Join a business with a strong brand and a consistent record of success
• Step into a pivotal role where your experience shapes the projects you help win
• Enjoy the support of a collaborative and professional office-based environment
• Ready to shape the future of major infrastructure projects?

How to apply / Contact

Call me on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat, or apply now.

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