Bid Manager – Highways

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a Bid Manager for the Highways division to lead tender submissions, pre-qualification work, and related presentations.

The ideal candidate will hold a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, have 7+ years post‑graduate experience, and a proven track record of delivering high‑profile tenders while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proven success as a Bid Manager for a main contractor in Civil Engineering & Infrastructure.
• At least 7 years post-graduate experience.
• Capability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage, write and prepare pre-qualification submissions.
• Manage tender submissions and related QA responses.
• Write and produce Tender Quality Submissions and construction phase plans where required.
• Produce high-quality presentations for marketing, prequalification and tender purposes.
• Liaise with estimating team during tender (pricing not included).
• Obtain feedback on submissions and implement improvements.
• Represent the company with clients and in the wider construction industry.

Skills

Bid management

Client relationships

Tender submissions

Civil/Structural knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Bid Manager – Highways

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Salary: 60000 - 70000 + Pkg

Location: London

Regions: Hertfordshire, London

Major Contractor with a Turnover c2 billion Europe wide is seeking a qualified Bid Manager to work within their civil engineering Highways division. The candidate will be required to work under pressure and to deadlines, display solid leadership and maintain high client relation standards at all times to achieve company objectives.

Personal Specification

• Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Previous experience as a Bid Manager for a main contractor within Civil Engineering & Infrastructure sectors
• Proven success with high profile tenders
• At least 7 years post graduate experience
• A will to achieve and surpass expectations
• Build and maintain client relationships

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage, write and prepare pre-qualification submissions
• Manage Tender Submissions
• Write and produce Tender Quality Submissions (Quality question responses, technical responses, Tender Stage Construction Phase Plans, Tender Stage Work Package Plans etc.)
• Producing and delivering high quality presentations for marketing, prequalification and tender purposes
• Assist with public relations, advertising programs, corporate identity development and implementation, special events and market research activities
• Liaison with estimating team during tender (but not responsible for actual pricing of tenders)
• Obtain feedback on tender submissions and implement improvements
• Represent the company with clients, the public and the wider construction industry

3 Park Court, Pyrford Road
West Byfleet, Surrey
KT14 6SD