Bid Manager Europe

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is seeking a motivated Bid Manager to support bid delivery for exciting schemes. In this role, you will manage bid programmes, prepare workshops, and collaborate with operational teams. The ideal candidate will have strong research skills, supply chain engagement experience, and knowledge of bidding processes. Competitive salary of £45–55K plus bonuses and benefits are offered, alongside a flexible and family-friendly work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and control a bid programme and deliverables.
• In-depth knowledge of proposals and estimating requirements.
• Experience in dealing with AFA and step-free access.

Responsibilities

• Manage an overall bid programme and production of presentations.
• Produce client presentations and chair client meetings.
• Prepare and run bid workshops including strategy and reviews.
• Work with operational teams and supply chain to differentiate bids.
• Provide feedback to Senior Management and stakeholders.

Skills

Client and project research

Supply chain engagement

Bid management

Proposal knowledge

Access and facilities management

Job description

Euston, London Talented people are the key to our success. Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry? We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Bid Manager to join our team, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide and manage an overall bid programme, including the production of presentation of the bid progress at distinct governance gateways (kick off, mid‑bid and settlement).
• Produce and deliver client presentations, chair client meetings and undertake precontract site visits.
• Prepare and run bid workshops including bid strategy, win themes, design, risk, programme and constructability reviews.
• Proactively work with the operational teams, supply chain and specialists to seek the optimal solution to differentiate the bid, including innovation.
• Review successful and unsuccessful submissions, feedback and lessons learnt to promote continuous improvement.
• Provide relevant feedback to Senior Management and other stakeholders as required, striving for continual development of the precontract team.

Location & Salary

Location: The role is based in our client’s headquarters towards the east of Mid Ulster, with some hybrid work from home available.

Offer: A base of £45–55K plus a healthy bonus and benefits Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Undertake detailed client, project and stakeholder research as bid preparation.
• An in‑depth knowledge and management of supply chain engagement at preconstruction to support estimating.
• Appreciation and knowledge of proposals, estimating and programme requirements to underpin a robust and successful bid.
• The ability to manage and control a bid programme and deliverables engaging with discipline leads / specialist matter experts (SMEs), stakeholders to develop a winning bid.
• Ideally experienced in dealing with AFA and step‑free access.

About The Rail Business Unit

Millions of people rely on Britain's rail network to take them safely and efficiently across the country every day. Morgan Sindall helps this happen by providing renewed and enhanced rail infrastructure with the minimum of passenger disruption. Our customers receive a multi‑disciplined service covering electrification, power supply, tunnelling and a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, and station enhancements. This is complemented by track and signalling works from our supply chain partners to provide a complete rail offering. Our expertise is focused not only on effective delivery of projects within a railway environment, but also on minimising disruption for railway users through the adoption of innovative working practices and techniques. These include ‘live launch’ bridge construction, in which we can install bridges while allowing railways beneath to remain operational.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working.
• Family‑friendly policies and work/life approach.
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Recognition scheme and long‑service awards.
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role).
• We also provide the option to participate in our share‑save scheme; discounts including cycle‑to‑work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.