Bid Writer

Building Careers UK Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Bid Manager to lead Stage 1 tender opportunities from qualification through submission and award. The role requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams across estimating, design, commercial, planning, operations and supply chain to deliver compelling, compliant bids.

The successful candidate will have proven bid management experience in a Tier 1 construction environment, with strong commercial and stakeholder skills to win work and support growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading bid projects within construction or similar industries.
• Strong stakeholder and team coordination abilities.
• Commercial awareness with an ability to translate client requirements into submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Stage 1 bids from qualification to submission and award.
• Develop and implement bid strategies aligned with client requirements and market positioning.
• Own bid programme and ensure activities meet timescales.
• Identify risks, opportunities and competitive advantages and plan responses.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary bid teams and maintain relationships with clients and consultants.
• Drive bid workshops, progress meetings and tender settlements; influence internal teams.

Skills

Bid management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Job description

Bid Manager - Stage 1 Work Winning

Location: Trafford, Manchester (with travel as required)

Salary/Package: £65,000 to £80,000 plus package

Job Type: Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected construction business delivering major projects across a range of sectors throughout the UK. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and successful project delivery, the business is continuing to strengthen its pre-construction and work-winning capabilities.

As part of its ongoing growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager to join the team and play a key role in securing significant construction opportunities.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Pre-Construction Director, the Bid Manager will take the lead on Stage 1 tender opportunities, managing the work-winning process from initial opportunity qualification through to submission and award.

This is a pivotal position within the pre-construction function, requiring someone who can bring together multidisciplinary teams, develop compelling bid strategies and translate client requirements into high-quality, commercially robust submissions.

You will work closely with colleagues across estimating, design, commercial, planning, operations and the supply chain, ensuring every submission is customer-focused, strategically aligned and demonstrates a clear understanding of the client's objectives.

The successful candidate will have experience working within a Tier 1 contractor or major construction environment, with a strong understanding of two-stage procurement, frameworks and negotiated tender opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and manage Stage 1 bids from opportunity qualification through to submission and award.
• Develop and implement effective bid strategies aligned with client requirements, procurement routes and market positioning.
• Take ownership of the bid programme, ensuring all activities are delivered within agreed timescales.
• Identify key risks, opportunities and competitive advantages, developing appropriate strategies and solutions.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Coordinate multidisciplinary bid teams across estimating, design, commercial, planning, operations and supply chain.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Gain a thorough understanding of project objectives, client priorities and success criteria.
• Lead bid workshops, progress meetings, technical reviews and tender settlement meetings.
• Influence and motivate internal teams to achieve a consistent and successful work-winning approach.

Submission & Commercial Management

• Ensure all bid submissions are compelling, professional, compliant and customer-focused.
• Clearly communicate the proposed project approach, value proposition and benefits to the client.
• Drive programme compliance, governance and quality throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Manage bid budgets, resources and deadlines effectively.
• Ensure commercial, technical and operational proposals are aligned and fully developed.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve bid processes, quality and overall work-winning performance.
• Promote best practice across the pre-construction function.
• Ensure commitments to health and safety, sustainability, social value and quality are embedded throughout tender submissions.

About You

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager, Pre-Construction Manager or Senior Work Winning professional.
• A strong track record of leading and securing complex construction projects.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or within a major construction environment.
• A thorough understanding of two-stage procurement, frameworks and negotiated tender opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of pre-construction processes and the wider construction delivery environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and bring people together around a shared objective.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project risk and opportunity.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids and competing deadlines.
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative, proactive and customer-focused approach with a genuine passion for winning work.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and package, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established construction business.
• A pivotal role within the pre-construction and work-winning team.
• Involvement in major construction projects and significant tender opportunities.
• Opportunity to influence bid strategy and contribute directly to business growth.
• Long-term career development within a progressive construction environment.

Building Careers UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.