Bid Manager, Public Sector

CBRE; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a motivated Bid Manager for the Public Sector to lead bid processes for public sector contracts in the UK. The ideal candidate will manage high-quality proposals and project timelines while collaborating with various teams. An APMP accreditation and strong communication abilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector bid management is essential.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills required.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end bid process for public sector tenders.
• Develop bid strategies to maximise win rates.
• Coordinate with internal teams to source required information.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

APMP Accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Bid Manager, Public Sector

UK (Hybrid) - Birmingham / Leeds / Edinburgh / Glasgow / Liverpool / Manchester

About the role

The CBRE Public Sector team brings market-leading expertise advising public bodies as they seek to navigate unparalleled service demands alongside the pressing need to cut costs and foster innovation. Our experience leverages the CBRE brand and experience across all our Advisory Lines of Business, Markets and sub-sector verticals of Local Authorities, Homes, Infrastructure, Development & Finance, Health, and Education.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Public Sector Bid Manager to lead and manage the bid process for public sector contracts for our UK Advisory business. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in securing new business opportunities by producing high-quality, winning proposals aligned with CBRE's strategic Sector growth plan. This position requires excellent project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process for public sector tenders.
• Develop and implement bid strategies to maximise win rates.
• Coordinate with internal teams (subject matter experts, legal, finance etc) and stakeholders to source required information and inputs for bid submissions.
• Collaborate with PS BD colleagues and Subject Matter Experts to prepare, edit, and review submission content providing clarity, accuracy, and compliance with tender requirements.
• Manage bid timelines, meeting all deadlines.
• Tailor proposals to reflect the specific needs of the public sector Buyer.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for bid submissions.
• Contribute to the bid close-out process in keeping an accurate database of bid documentation and templates for future use.
• Drive Social Value commitments that align directly with Buyer priorities advising fee earners on the most impactful options.
• Collaborate with the Central PS BD team to mobilise creation of legal, regulatory, and corporate organisational information.
• In collaboration with the Central team, monitor and analyse bid outcomes to identify areas for improvement.

What you will need:

• Proven experience in public sector bid management, combined with a passion for social value and a demonstrable understanding of what it means in a public sector context
• APMP-accredited.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes and regulations, i.e. PA23
• Knowledge and previous experience of portal management is essential.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Delivering Public Sector bids in a professional services environment is preferable.

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do-from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.

At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it's like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. For information about accommodations we can make during the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.