Bid Project Director

Calco Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK seeks a Bid Project Director to lead major infrastructure projects over £100 million. This key role involves overseeing the bid lifecycle, guiding project delivery teams, and ensuring high standards of quality and compliance. The ideal candidate has around 15 years of experience in infrastructure and bidding, with strong communication and leadership skills. This position offers the chance for impactful work and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career Development

Impactful Work

Professional Growth

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• Around 15 years' experience in major projects and infrastructure.
• Strong background in both bidding and operations.
• Project management experience, particularly in hydraulics or water treatment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the internal bid process.
• Oversee the entire bid lifecycle.
• Guide the project delivery team.
• Collaborate with design and technical teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Leadership

Negotiation skills

IT capabilities

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

During the Tender Phase

• 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.