Lead Bid Manager — Drive Winning Submissions

Farrans Construction; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrans Construction in Lisburn, UK, is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead complex bids from opportunity to award. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop winning strategies and ensure compelling, compliant submissions.

This role rewards proactive planning, stakeholder engagement and strong writing as you manage deadlines, risks and client clarifications, while embedding best practices such as Shipley and APMP into every bid. APMP certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex bids in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Knowledge of bidding best practice techniques (e.g., Shipley, APMP).
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written communication and proposal development abilities.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience developing bid strategies and coordinating tender submissions.
• APMP certification is desirable or willingness to pursue with support.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of bids from opportunity stage through to contract award.
• Lead and coordinate bid teams to deliver high-quality, winning submissions.
• Develop clear bid strategies that align with client priorities and maximise our competitive advantage.
• Run bid kick-off meetings, ensuring all parties understands strategy, timelines and their role in the process.
• Keep bids on track, proactively managing progress, risks and deadlines.
• Review commercial, technical and quality responses to ensure a compelling and best-value submission.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to create a collaborative and positive bid environment.
• Write and refine compelling content that clearly communicates our strengths and value.
• Lead the preparation of tender presentations and interview materials.
• Manage client clarifications throughout the tender process.
• Continuously improve our bid processes by sharing lessons learned and best practice.
• Gather client feedback to help strength future submissions.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures and governance requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Bid strategy development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Farrans Construction in Lisburn, UK, is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead complex bids from opportunity to award. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop winning strategies and ensure compelling, compliant submissions.

This role rewards proactive planning, stakeholder engagement and strong writing as you manage deadlines, risks and client clarifications, while embedding best practices such as Shipley and APMP into every bid. APMP certification is desirable.