Bid Manager for Global Engineering Firm

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Engineering consultancy seeks an experienced Bid Manager to lead their bid team in Slough. This role involves managing strategic bids, mentoring coordinators, and ensuring high-quality content for innovative projects. Embrace hybrid working arrangements while contributing to transformative projects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training & professional memberships

Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive and inclusive culture

High-impact projects

Qualifications

• Experience as Bid Manager ideally in the built environment sector.
• Strong line management or mentoring/coaching experience.
• Proactive with strong multitasking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic bids and a team of bid coordinators.
• Take ownership of the bid process and bid-no-bid discussions.
• Ensure all bid content is accurate and meets client requirements.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Certification in APMP

Tools

InDesign

MS Office

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Client:

Calibrate Recruitment Limited

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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.