Bid Manager – National Frameworks (Hybrid + Car)

Girling Jones Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Gym subsidy

Job summary

Girling Jones Ltd. is seeking a Bid Manager to lead the work-winning process across national framework opportunities, engaging clients, shaping bid strategy, and coordinating bid writing.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, high-quality submissions and on-time delivery. The role requires experience with Tier 1 contractors, success in securing national framework positions, and strong bid management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Tier 1 construction contractors.
• Proven track record securing positions on National Frameworks.
• Ability to develop and coordinate bid plans, programmes and resource schedules.
• Experience writing high-quality prequalification and tender submissions.
• Ability to manage technical input from internal and external contributors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid lifecycle from pre-tender to contract execution.
• Develop bid plans, programmes, and resource schedules.
• Coordinate prequalification and tender submissions.
• Oversee bid strategy workshops and progress reviews.
• Manage client information, clarifications and actions.

Skills

Bid management

Tender writing

Proposal strategy

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Strong communication

Job description

Girling Jones Ltd. is seeking a Bid Manager to lead the work-winning process across national framework opportunities, engaging clients, shaping bid strategy, and coordinating bid writing.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, high-quality submissions and on-time delivery. The role requires experience with Tier 1 contractors, success in securing national framework positions, and strong bid management capabilities.