Bid Manager for Global Engineering Firm

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy seeks a Bid Manager to join their established bid team in London. This role involves managing strategic bids, mentoring a small team, and contributing to high-impact projects in a supportive and innovative environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the built environment sector, proven leadership skills, and excellent copywriting capabilities.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Ongoing training & professional memberships

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Bid Manager role within the built environment sector.
• Line management or mentoring/coaching experience required.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic bids and lead a team of bid coordinators.
• Develop bid strategies and create bespoke content.
• Ensure bid content is accurate, well-written, and meets client requirements.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Multitasking

Communication

Proactive Leadership

Education

Certification in APMP

Tools

MS Office

InDesign

Job description

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Bid Manager for Global Engineering Firm, london (city of london)

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Client:

Calibrate Recruitment Limited

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

A global Engineering consultancy is looking for a Bid Manager to join their talented and established bid team.

Working with some of the best in the industry, you will work on innovative, inspirational projects that help to transform communities and combat climate change. Their friendly, diverse team thrive on collaboration. If you are looking to work in a bid team where you can further develop your skills and learn from others this is the perfect place for you.

As part of the Business Development team, you will be responsible for managing strategic bids as well as managing a small team of bid coordinators.

What You'll do:-

? Take ownership of the bid process including bid-no-bid discussions, kick-off meetings, bid reviews and Lessons Learnt feedback

? Work alongside the Bid Director chairing the bid-no-bid meetings ensuring the bid-no-bid process is followed

? Supporting on the development of bid strategies and identifying win themes

? Creating bespoke bid content to capture the right story

? Liaise with the commercial team regarding contractual/legislative requirements

? Participate in Kick-Off meetings

? Review all bid content to ensure it is well written, accurate, error free, in line with the win themes, on-brand and meets the client’s requirements

? Act as CRM champion ensuring all bid information is captured on the CRM

What they're looking for:-

️ Prior experience in a similar Bid Manager role ideally within the built environment sector

️ Line management or mentoring/coaching experience is required with the ability to provide developmental support to a team

️ Strong copywriting and editing skills

️ Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines

️ Extensive knowledge of the bid process

️ Excellent knowledge of InDesign and MS Office

️ High-level written and verbal communication skills

️ Proactive and calm with the ability to take the lead in challenging situations

️ Certification in APMP is needed

Why Join Them?

? Work on high-impact projects in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

? Enjoy hybrid working arrangements - 1-2 days in the office!

? Develop your career with ongoing training & professional memberships.

? Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture.

If you are a Bid Manager with solid experience gained in the built environment and strong line management skills, please get in touch to discuss this role in more detail.