Bid Manager - Civil Engineering

Pinnacle Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in North London is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the bid lifecycle, from initial assessment to final submission. In this role, you will work closely with various teams to ensure high-quality, compliant bids for civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing bids within the construction sector and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing bids within the construction or infrastructure sector.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity assessment to final submission.
• Lead bid planning sessions to identify winning strategies.
• Coordinate input from multidisciplinary teams for bids.

Skills

Bid management

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Job description

A civil enigneering contractor is seeking an experienced and motivated Bid Manager to join their team in North London. In this key position, you will lead the development, coordination, and submission of high-quality bids across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with operational, commercial, and technical teams to produce compelling, compliant submissions that reflect our values, capabilities, and commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full bid lifecycle from initial opportunity assessment through to final submission.

Lead bid planning sessions, identifying win themes, value propositions, and customer priorities.

Coordinate input from multidisciplinary teams, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.

Develop structured bid documentation, presentations, and supporting materials.

Monitor tender requirements, deadlines, and compliance criteria.

Work collaboratively with estimators, planners, designers, and project teams to build robust, competitive proposals.

Support post-tender clarifications, presentations, and negotiation activities when required.

Drive continuous improvement in bid processes and knowledge sharing.

About You

Proven experience managing bids within the construction or infrastructure sector.

Strong organ...