Construction Bid Manager

JR United Kingdom; Rainham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Bid Manager to join their dynamic work-winning team in Rainham. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a variety of exciting refurbishment and fit-out projects across London and the South East. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bid management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop winning strategies that resonate with clients. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive environment, 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, Planning, and Delivery teams.

Skills

Bid Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Awareness

Written Communication

Project 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.