Bid Manager in Bracknell

Energy Jobline ZR; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board seeks an experienced Bid Manager to lead and write successful bids in construction and social housing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UK procurement, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing bids. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and is well-suited for proactive professionals ready to develop a high-performing team.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and writing successful bids within construction or social housing.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide a bid team.
• Excellent understanding of UK procurement processes and regulations.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple bids.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing bid team.
• Manage and produce winning bids and tenders from concept to submission.
• Develop and implement bid strategies for projects.
• Collaborate across teams to create compelling proposals.
• Ensure submissions are compliant and aligned with client requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in the bid process through feedback analysis.

Skills

Bid management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

UK procurement processes

Communication skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Bid Manager – Construction / Social Housing

Bracknell (Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days remote)

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Bid Manager with a proven track record in construction or social housing?

We’re looking for a strategic and creative professional to lead, manage, and write high-quality bids and tenders that help secure major contracts in the social housing and refurbishment sector.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping winning strategies while leading and developing a small, talented bid team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes pride in producing standout, successful submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing bid team.
• Manage and produce winning bids and tenders from concept to submission.
• Develop and implement bid strategies for construction and social housing projects.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Operations, and Technical teams to create compelling proposals.
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, consistent, and aligned with client requirements.
• Analyse win/loss feedback and drive continuous improvement in the bid process.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing and writing successful bids within construction or social housing (essential).
• Strong leadership skills – able to motivate, mentor, and guide a team.
• Excellent understanding of UK procurement processes and regulations.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple bids and tight deadlines.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and detail-oriented approach.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Relevant professional qualifications.

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