Head of Submissions & Bid Strategy

Kier Group; Landbeach; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Head of Submissions to lead our submissions function from Waterbeach, Cambridge, with options to base out of Birmingham, Castle Donington or Stansted. You will set strategy, governance, and a high‑performing culture to deliver winning, compliant, client‑focused responses across complex opportunities.

Collaborating with Business Development, Pre-Construction, Operations and our Centres of Excellence, you’ll harness market insight and performance data to raise submission

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex, high‑value or strategic submissions.
• Strong understanding of client evaluation processes and persuasive, evidence‑based responses.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross‑functional contributions under deadlines.
• Excellent written communication, editorial judgment and attention to detail.
• Experience in coaching and developing a submissions team and driving collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Set the submissions strategy, standards and operating model for the business unit.
• Act as senior submissions authority for high‑value opportunities.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop winning, client‑focused submissions.
• Establish governance and QA to ensure accuracy, compliance and timeliness.
• Lead and develop the submissions team, fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture.

Skills

Submissions leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Editorial writing

Team coaching

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Head of Submissions to lead our submissions function from Waterbeach, Cambridge, with options to base out of Birmingham, Castle Donington or Stansted. You will set strategy, governance, and a high‑performing culture to deliver winning, compliant, client‑focused responses across complex opportunities.

Collaborating with Business Development, Pre-Construction, Operations and our Centres of Excellence, you’ll harness market insight and performance data to raise submission