Bid Manager for Global Engineering Firm

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy seeks a Bid Manager to lead strategic bids and manage a team. Join a diverse team working on innovative projects that transform communities. Enjoy hybrid working and ongoing professional development in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Ongoing training & professional memberships

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar Bid Manager role within the built environment sector.
• Line management or mentoring/coaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic bids and a small team of bid coordinators.
• Take ownership of the bid process, including bid-no-bid discussions.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Communication

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

APMP Certification

Tools

InDesign

MS Office

Job description

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.