Bid Manager - M&E / Construction

Involve Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Involve Recruitment has partnered with a Tier One M&E contractor to recruit a Bid Manager for Leeds. You will own the complete tender lifecycle from enquiry through to contract award, coordinating estimating, commercial and delivery teams to produce compelling bid proposals.

You will review complex M&E documentation, identify risks, and develop commercial strategies that protect margins while achieving winning submissions.

Qualifications

• Lead end-to-end bid process from EOIs to final tender submission.
• Review M&E specs, drawings and enquiry docs to craft compliant bids.
• Identify risks and develop commercial strategies to protect margins.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams for communications.

Responsibilities

• Own the tender lifecycle from start to contract award.
• Ensure high-quality, compliant bid submissions within deadlines.
• Produce method statements and commercial pricing.
• Support handover documentation for project delivery.

Skills

Bid management

Tender submissions

Stakeholder coordination

Risk assessment

Commercial awareness

Writing & presentation

MS Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering

Tools

Procurement portals

MS Office Suite

Communication tools (Teams/Zoom)

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Tier One M&E contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex, high-value building services projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bid Manager to join their vibrant team.

Working on prestigious new build developments across the High-End Residential, Commercial and Industrial sectors, you’ll play a pivotal role in securing major projects by managing the complete bid process from initial enquiry through to successful contract award.

The Role

As Bid Manager, you will take ownership of the entire tender lifecycle, working closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams to produce high-quality, competitive bid submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end bid process, from Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) through to final tender submission and post-tender negotiations.
• Review complex M&E specifications, drawings and enquiry documentation to develop compelling, compliant and commercially competitive bid proposals.
• Work alongside estimating teams to identify project risks, assess supply chain and subcontractor quotations, and develop robust commercial strategies that protect company margins.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects and internal delivery teams to ensure effective communication throughout the tender process, arranging site visits where required.
• Ensure all bid documentation, including technical submissions, method statements, Health & Safety/CDM information and commercial pricing, is completed accurately, presented professionally and submitted within strict deadlines via electronic procurement portals.
• Produce comprehensive project handover documentation for operational teams following successful contract awards to ensure a seamless transition into project delivery.
• Support continuous improvement of bid processes, ensuring submissions consistently reflect the company's high standards and technical expertise.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify risks and opportunities within tender submissions.
• Exceptional written communication and presentation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to build strong relationships with client and consultants