Bid Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK transport operator is seeking a Growth Programme Manager (Bids) to join its Business Development team. In this pivotal role, you will support complex bids for sustainable transport solutions while managing resources and ensuring contract mobilization. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to shape the future of transport in the UK with a focus on innovation and environmental goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience managing complex bid or project portfolios.
• 2+ years’ experience implementing PMO or project management processes.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bid team resources across a dynamic portfolio of Business-to-Government (B2G) and Business-to-Business (B2B) opportunities.
• Work closely with Bid Directors to understand client requirements and prioritise internal and external resources accordingly.
• Lead planning and forecasting activities across the full bid lifecycle, from pipeline tracking to mobilisation.
• Prepare and maintain RAID logs, dashboards, and governance documentation.
• Support governance reviews and ensure compliance with internal bid frameworks.
• Track bid budgets, forecasts, and actuals, escalating issues where necessary.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Teams

Monday.com

Job description

Job Description

Growth Programme Manager (Bids) – Transport & Infrastructure | Remote with occasional travel | £70,000 - £80,000 with 15% Bonus

A leading UK transport operator is seeking a Growth Programme Manager (Bids) to join its Business Development team. This is a pivotal role supporting the delivery of large-scale, complex bids across both public and private sector portfolios, with a focus on sustainable transport solutions and franchise opportunities.

As the industry transitions toward franchising and greener mobility, this role plays a key part in aligning internal resources, managing bid pipelines, and ensuring successful mobilisation of new contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate bid team resources across a dynamic portfolio of Business-to-Government (B2G) and Business-to-Business (B2B) opportunities.
• Work closely with Bid Directors to understand client requirements and prioritise internal and external resources accordingly.
• Lead planning and forecasting activities across the full bid lifecycle, from pipeline tracking to mobilisation.
• Maintain and enforce PMO processes, ensuring consistency and best practice across all bid activities.
• Prepare and maintain RAID logs, dashboards, and governance documentation.
• Support governance reviews and ensure compliance with internal bid frameworks.
• Track bid budgets, forecasts, and actuals, escalating issues where necessary.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including finance, technical, and proposal teams to ensure alignment and delivery.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members.
• Drive continuous improvement in bid management processes, tools, and standards.

Essential Skills:

• 5+ years’ experience managing complex bid or project portfolios.
• 2+ years’ experience implementing PMO or project management processes.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project, SharePoint, Teams, Monday.com).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

• Experience in the transport, infrastructure, or public sector bidding environment.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable transport in the UK. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, working on high-impact projects that support regional growth, environmental goals, and innovation in mobility.