Bid Manager (Hybrid - 50k)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Belfast is seeking a Bid Manager to manage high-quality proposals and support bid content development. You will liaise with senior management and ensure documentation meets client needs. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of bid processes and excellent communication skills. This role offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and exceptional benefits.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary

Exceptional Benefits Package

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Up to 36 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of tender and bid development processes, ideally within FM, construction, or related sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare professional presentations and client-facing documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop high-quality proposals and presentations.
• Draft, review, and tailor bid content to deliver winning solutions.
• Ensure all documentation is client-ready and delivered on time.

Skills

Tender and bid development processes

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Job description

VANRATH is working with a leading Construction company in Belfast to recruit a Bid Manager.

Location: Belfast Office - Hybrid working (3 days in Office & 2 days at Home)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with no weekend work required

Salary: Highly Competitive + Exceptional Benefits Package + Opportunities for Career Advancement, Up to 36 days annual leave, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop high-quality proposals and presentations.
• Draft, review, and tailor bid content to deliver winning solutions.
• Liaise with senior management, commercial teams, and subject matter experts to develop strategies for successful submissions.
• Ensure all documentation is client-ready and delivered on time.
• Maintain and update the bid library, case studies, and supporting material.
• Attend client meetings and presentations as required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with internal business systems, policies, and best practices.

About You

• Strong understanding of tender and bid development processes (ideally within FM, construction, or related sectors).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
• Skilled in preparing professional presentations and client-facing documents.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently, managing deadlines and priorities effectively.

For more information or to apply, please contact Jack Groves at VANRATH in confidence or apply via the link below.

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