Bid / Tender Manager

Web Recruit Ltd; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading signage manufacturer based in East Kilbride is looking for a Bid / Tender Manager to oversee the submission of bids and tenders. The role involves coordinating the entire bid process and requires strong project management skills. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in tender management ideally within the construction sector, along with excellent writing and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including 32 days’ holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary DOE

32 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life cover

Income protection scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid and tender management.
• Experience in construction, signage, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare, and submit high-quality bids and tenders.
• Manage questions and responses during the tender process.
• Conduct post-bid reviews and feedback sessions.

Skills

Project management

Bid and tender management

Writing and editing

CRM usage

Public sector procurement

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

Bid / Tender Manager | East Kilbride, Glasgow (office-based)

Serving some of the UK’s most recognisable brands, Merson Signs is an expert designer, manufacturer and installer of signs. We are looking for a Bid / Tender Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working from our East Kilbride office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary DOE
• 32 days’ annual leave with excellent holiday pay rates
• Pension scheme
• Life cover
• Income protection scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven bids and tenders professional with great project management skills and a grasp of public sector procurement to play a key role in driving our business growth. You’ll have the chance to develop or increase your procurement expertise within the construction sector, driving your career growth and enhancing your portfolio of experience. You’ll be involved in exciting, varied projects that will ensure no two days are ever the same whilst benefitting from an outstanding, team-focused environment and a superb rewards package. So, if you want to lead high-impact bids, influence business success, and grow your career within a respected and established organisation, read on and apply today!

The Role

As the Bid / Tender Manager, you will co-ordinate, prepare and submit high-quality bids and tenders that support our efforts to win new business and build our company. Specifically, you will create compelling, engaging tender submissions, leading the end-to-end bid process, and playing a vital role in delivering our business growth strategy. You’ll be involved at every stage of the bid journey, from analysing contractual terms and pricing models to maintaining our bid library and managing tender documents. Supporting risk management activities, you will also provide commercial insight to enhance proposals. Additionally, you will track opportunities via our CRM, monitor outcomes, and work with sales teams to support accurate forecasting. You will also:

• Manage questions and responses during the tender process
• Conduct post-bid reviews and feedback sessions

About You

To be considered as a Bid / Tender Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience in bid and/or tender management, ideally within construction, signage, or manufacturing sectors
• Experience using CRM systems to manage opportunities and reporting
• Excellent project management and organisational abilities
• Familiarity with public and private sector procurement processes
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a focus on clarity and persuasion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)

Other organisations may call this role Bid Manager, Estimator, Construction Estimator, Construction Bid Manager, Bid Writer, or Contracts Manager.

Webrecruit and Merson Signs are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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