Bid Manager – Flexible Construction Bids Leader

Tilbury Douglas Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Long service leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and pension matched up

Enhanced family leave

Volunteer days

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Membership fees paid

Perks at Work

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join our North West Regional Build Work Winning team in Warrington. You will lead high-quality bid submissions and help secure new construction work.

You will take ownership of the bid process, organise strategy meetings, develop bid programmes, and create compelling responses that meet client expectations, including value engineering and alternative proposals.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or degree-level qualification in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (desirable).
• Construction knowledge and commercial appreciation, with understanding of building, civil engineering and construction techniques.
• Understanding of design and procurement process, with awareness of contractual matters.
• Experience managing a team in a bidding role, with ability to lead and manage colleagues.
• Ability to author technical and quality narratives and edit content written by others (desirable).
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Enthusiasm, entrepreneurial approach to solution finding and a strong will to win.
• Ability to work flexibly and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Appraise ITT and RFP documentation to identify key risks and opportunities.
• Organise and lead bid strategy meetings, formulate bid programmes and lead the bid management process.
• Lead the development of bid responses that exceed our clients' expectations.
• Prepare presentations and attend client interviews.
• Formulate and develop alternative proposals, including value engineering and optioneering.
• Contribute to planning, programming and the development of construction methodologies.

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join our North West Regional Build Work Winning team in Warrington. You will lead high-quality bid submissions and help secure new construction work.

You will take ownership of the bid process, organise strategy meetings, develop bid programmes, and create compelling responses that meet client expectations, including value engineering and alternative proposals.