Building Bid Manager

Wates; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Flexible working

Car allowance

Travel to sites

Benefits package

Training & progression

Family leave

Job summary

Wates Group in Sunderland, UK, is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the full bid process for advanced manufacturing and data centre projects. You will coordinate capture planning, solution design, pricing and presentations, shaping a clear, compelling offer for clients.

The role will involve collaborating with multiple stakeholders and may require travel to other offices across the UK. The position is based in Sunderland with flexible working options where applicable and requires a

Qualifications

• Experience in bid management within the construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead all elements of the bid process from capture planning through to final submission.
• Shape the narrative so that the commercial, operational and technical inputs align to a robust win strategy.

Job description

Employer Wates Group Location Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 23 Aug 2026 Sector Construction and Building Services ,Sales and Business Development Role Manager Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Building BID Manager. Bid Manager- Advanced Manufacturing & Data Centres Sunderland | Permanent Are you an experienced Construction Bid Manager who enjoys bringing people together to shape clear, compelling and work winning proposals? Do you thrive in environments where collaboration, curiosity and thoughtful challenge lead to better outcomes? If so, this could be a great next step. SES Technology are looking for someone with solid experience in bid management within the construction sector. Do you have experience in bidding data centre projects or similar complex high-tech built-environments, if so we'd like to speak to you? The core question is: Do you know how to turn technical ideas into an offer that resonates with clients to secure new growth? In this role, you'll lead all elements of the bid process (capture planning, solution, quality response, commercial/pricing, presentations) from early engagement through to final submission. Instead of simply coordinating documents, you'll help shape the narrative: What matters most to this client? What's the clearest way to explain our methodology? How do we ensure our commercial, operational and technical inputs all tell one joined-up story? You'll work closely with colleagues across the business to bring clarity, structure and direction to each bid, ensuring every aspect is thought through and aligned to a robust win strategy. Workload dependant, you will also support our operational teams to satisfy the businesses governance requirements during PCSA / ECI periods of projects up to the value of circa £150m. The role is based in our Doxford Park office in Sunderland. As you will be leading bids across the UK there will be a requirement to travel to/work from other offices as required to support bids, manage internal governance or meet customers and designers, for example our offices in London. We're looking for someone who is organised, calm under pressure, and comfortable shaping ideas with a variety of stakeholders. If you enjoy asking thoughtful questions, creating clarity where there is complexity, and helping teams put their best foot forward, this could be the right fit.

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 6% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more...
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

SES are committed to the fair treatment of people with criminal records, including employees and potential employees. We ensure that our recruitment, promotion, and retention activity does not treat people less favourably because of an offending background. Basic Check: Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.