Construction Bid Manager

VINCI; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Construction Bid Manager to join their dynamic team in Rainham. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead the bid lifecycle for significant refurbishment projects, collaborating with various teams to develop winning strategies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in bid management within the construction sector, coupled with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. If you're ready to step up into a management role and make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing bids within the construction sector.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to develop competitive win themes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full bid lifecycle from PQQ to final tender submission.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction, Estimating, and Delivery teams.

Skills

Bid Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Awareness

Written Communication

Risk Management

Job description

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Location: Rainham, RM13 8RH (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days WFH)

VINCI, a leading provider of facilities management and building solutions across the UK, is seeking a Construction Bid Manager to join their growing work-winning team in Rainham, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a robust pipeline of major refurbishment and fit-out projects across London and the South East. The successful candidate will lead on a wide range of framework and standalone tenders, typically valued between £500k and £8 million, supporting growth across multiple sectors.

While prior bid management experience is preferred, applications are also welcomed from experienced Bid Writers within the construction sector who are ready to progress into a management role.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the full bid lifecycle, from PQQ through to final tender submission
• Collaborate closely with Preconstruction, Estimating, Planning, and Delivery teams
• Develop client-focused win strategies and value propositions
• Produce clear, compelling written content and bespoke proposals
• Represent the business at client meetings, presentations, and interviews
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the bid process

Candidate requirements:

• Proven experience in managing bids within the construction sector, ideally in refurbishment
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to develop competitive win themes
• Excellent written, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Experience with a Tier 1 contractor is highly desirable
• Applications also considered from Bid Writers with relevant construction sector experience looking to step up into a management role

Apply now and a member of our dedicated recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Finance, and Business Development

Industries

• Construction

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