Bid Project Director

Calco Services Limited; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Bid Project Director to oversee the full bid lifecycle for major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have around 15 years of experience, with a degree in engineering and expertise in hydraulics or water treatment. This role offers impactful work and career development opportunities while making a significant contribution to the company’s success.

Benefits

Career Development

Impactful Work

Professional Growth

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• Around 15 years’ experience across major projects and infrastructure, with a strong background in bidding and operations.
• Project management experience in hydraulics, water treatment, or infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the internal bid process across teams.
• Oversee the entire bid lifecycle, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Guide the project delivery team to meet all contractual obligations.
• Champion initiatives that uphold safety and quality across projects.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Collaborative approach

Strong analytical ability

Excellent written and verbal communication

Leadership and negotiation skills

Understanding of contractual and legal frameworks

Knowledge of construction practices

Proficient in CDM, SHE, Quality Assurance

Knowledge of Primavera P6 and Power BI

Strong IT capability

Education

Degree in engineering

Postgraduate qualifications in business, science, or management

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

Bid Project Director

Market leading civil engineering contractor, is looking to recruit an experienced leader to take charge of the full bid lifecycle for major infrastructure projects, £100 million plus. This is a key role with real influence, guiding major projects from early concept through to delivery and helping to drive quality, innovation, and long‑term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the internal bid process, ensuring smooth collaboration between Tendering, Commercial, and Operations teams.
• Oversee the entire bid lifecycle—from strategy and planning through to final submission—while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Support and mentor colleagues, sharing best practice and helping to raise team capability.
• Review past bids to identify lessons learned and improve future performance.
• Develop project controls, reporting frameworks, and communication plans.
• Work closely with international teams and joint venture partners to ensure aligned and efficient delivery.

Post‑Award / Delivery Phase

• Guide the project delivery team to meet all contractual obligations on time and within budget.
• Champion best‑practice initiatives that uphold safety, integrity, quality, and compliance across the project.
• Continuously review engineering, quality, and construction processes to drive improvement.
• Collaborate with design and technical teams to advance water treatment methodologies and project delivery standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in engineering; postgraduate qualifications in business, science, or management are an advantage.
• Around 15 years’ experience across major projects and infrastructure, with a strong background in both bidding and operations.
• Project management experience—particularly in hydraulics, water treatment, or infrastructure—is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to lead and influence at all levels.
• A collaborative approach, high attention to detail, and strong analytical ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Solid leadership and negotiation skills, with sound knowledge of construction practices.
• Strong understanding of contractual and legal frameworks and experience managing multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in key industry standards and tools, including CDM, SHE, Quality Assurance, Primavera P6, and Power BI.
• Strong IT capability and a flexible, adaptable working style.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with company policies, contributing to updates when required.
• Actively promote the company’s values and leadership model.
• Represent the business professionally and help strengthen its market presence.
• Support all safety‑related activities and ensure the protection and confidentiality of company assets and data.

What’s on Offer

• Career Development: The chance to mentor a talented team and play a central role in shaping the direction of large‑scale infrastructure work.
• Impactful Work: A highly visible, client‑facing role where your decisions will directly affect project outcomes and the company’s reputation.
• Professional Growth: Exposure to international projects and the opportunity to deepen your expertise in hydraulics, water treatment, and large infrastructure delivery.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with a wide range of internal teams and external partners, fostering open communication and strong working relationships.

This role offers a rare opportunity to lead high‑profile infrastructure projects and make a real impact within a forward‑thinking organisation. If you’re ready for the next step, I would love to hear from you!