Junior Bid Manager

Farrans; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrans in Belfast seeks an enthusiastic Bid Management Assistant to support the end-to-end bid process, handling less complex bids, and help articulate Farrans' value proposition. This role sits in the Civil Engineering Pre-Contract team.

You will work with bid managers, estimators and writers to prepare submissions for projects ranging from £10m to £50m+, and Farrans supports APMP certification to grow your career.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree or equivalent level.
• Minimum of two years’ post-graduation experience in a relevant position.
• Excellent standard of written English with an ability to articulate messages clearly and concise.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to effectively plan own workload and that of others.
• Able to work to tight deadlines in high pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the full life-cycle of the bid process from Go/No Go to contract award.
• Taking personal responsibility for less complex bids.
• Shaping bids to achieve compliant and compelling submissions.
• Support bid kick-off meetings to communicate the winning bid strategy and inform all parties of the individual responsibilities for the bid, including scope of response, timing and review process.
• Monitor bid progress, taking action to ensure compliance with the winning bid strategy.
• Encourage an integrated team approach, bringing enthusiasm and energy to the bid process.
• Write or contribute to sections of the quality response.
• Support the Farrans team in preparation of presentations for tender interviews.
• Strive for continuous improvement within the pre-construction process, including the application of best practices in bid management.
• Seek client feedback in respect of all submissions to drive improvements.
• Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with Company policies.

Skills

Bid management

Plan workload

Attention to detail

Written English

Deadline driven

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Dunmurry, County Antrim, United Kingdom
Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom
Ireland

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organized individual who is interested in pursing a career in Bid Management.

You will be responsible for supporting Bid Managers in the end-to-end bid process, and for taking personal responsibility for less complex bids.

You will be introduced to the use of best practice techniques to ensure proposals are both compliant and compelling, to maximise our chances of success. You should be able to work to high quality standards and clearly articulate Farrans’ value proposition.

This role sits within our dedicated Civil Engineering Pre-Contract team which includes professional bid managers, estimators and writers. You will work with your colleagues to prepare submissions for projects across a variety of civil engineering sectors, that typically range from £10m to in excess of £50m.

Our Pre-Contract department is key to the ongoing success of the company. Therefore, we will actively support your personal development, including to achieve certification with the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP).

Responsibilities

• Supporting the full life-cycle of the bid process from Go/No Go to contract award
• Taking personal responsibility for less complex bids
• Shaping bids to achieve compliant and compelling submissions
• Support bid kick-off meetings to communicate the winning bid strategy and inform all parties of the individual responsibilities for the bid, including scope of response, timing and review process.
• Monitor bid progress, taking action to ensure compliance with the winning bid strategy.
• Encourage an integrated team approach, bringing enthusiasm and energy to the bid process.
• Write or contribute to sections of the quality response.
• Support the Farrans team in preparation of presentations for tender interviews.
• Strive for continuous improvement within the pre-construction process, including the application of best practices in bid management.
• Seek client feedback in respect of all submissions to drive improvements.
• Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with Company policies.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree or equivalent level
• Minimum of two years’ post-graduation experience in a relevant position
• Excellent standard of written English with an ability to articulate messages clearly and concise
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Able to effectively plan own workload and that of others
• Able to work to tight deadlines in high pressure situations

About Us

Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.

The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.

Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.

Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.

We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.

We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.

Job Info

• Job Identification 349
• Job Category Procurement
• Posting Date 09/11/2026, 11:30 AM
• Locations 99 Kingsway, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT17 9NU, GB
• Apply Before 09/26/2026, 11:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time

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