Bid Project Director

Calco Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Bid Project Director to oversee the complete bid lifecycle for significant infrastructure projects. This position involves leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, mentoring colleagues, and driving best practices in project delivery. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, around 15 years of relevant experience, and strong communication and leadership skills. The role offers professional growth and the chance to make an impact in a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Career Development

Professional Growth

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the internal bid process, ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Guide project teams to meet all contractual obligations on time.
• Champion best-practice initiatives to uphold safety and quality.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of construction practices

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Knowledge of CDM and SHE

IT capability

Education

Degree in engineering

Postgraduate qualifications in business, science, or management

Tools

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