Principal Bid Manager

Amey; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Bid Manager to drive growth in their Complex Facilities business. This hybrid role involves leading high-value bids in the public sector, with responsibilities including developing bid strategies, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with governance processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a degree, and experience in Hard FM or TFM bids. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and career advancement opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Generous Pension Scheme

Minimum 24 Days Holiday

Flexible Benefits

Discount Portal

Community Involvement Days

Qualifications

• Degree educated with experience in Hard FM or TFM bids.
• Strong project management skills and organized approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Hard FM/TFM bids and develop bid strategies.
• Manage communication and document protocols for bids.

Skills

Project Management

Bid Management

Cost Planning

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree

APMP Foundation Level

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Bid Manager to join our Work Winning team supporting growth of our Complex Facilities business within Public Sector Hard FM/TFM markets.

This is a hybrid role that will require regular travel to Birmingham or London.

The purpose of the role is to grow the business by delivering professional winning Hard FM and TFM bids that are profitable and align with strategic plan objectives.

As a Principal Bid Manager, reporting to our Bid Director, you will lead all aspects of Hard FM or TFM bids with contract values between £100m-£300m. You will gather and lead a bid team, acting as the focal point for all bid deliverables including technical solutions, quality responses, presentations, and commercial proposals.

You will develop bid strategies, manage communication protocols with stakeholders, oversee business-led bids, and ensure governance and bid processes are followed.

Responsibilities

1. Leading all bid process aspects for Hard FM/TFM bids.
2. Developing bid strategies with Business Stream or Account Directors.
3. Monitoring pursuit and capture data, ensuring win plans are in place.
4. Planning and managing resource requirements for bids.
5. Leading development of technical solutions and commercial bid deliverables.
6. Managing communication and document protocols.
7. Maintaining client liaison and responding to clarifications.
8. Managing bid budgets and opportunity assessments.
9. Facilitating risk and opportunity processes.
10. Overseeing business-led bids and bid governance.
11. Managing and developing Bid Managers and coordinators.

Candidate Profile

• Degree educated, ideally with APMP Foundation level.
• Experience in Hard FM or TFM bids.
• Organized, process-oriented, and thorough.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead teams.
• Understanding of commercial aspects like cost planning and risk management.
• Proficient in MS Office; MS Project is a plus.
• Experience in public sector bidding is desirable.

What We Offer

• Career development opportunities.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits including additional leave, cycle-to-work, and more.
• Discount portal, community involvement days, and other benefits.

About Amey

• Supporting the economy by designing, maintaining, and transforming assets.
• 11,000 employees behind vital services.
• Trusted government partner managing critical projects.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and offer support for applicants with disabilities. Contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

Apply early as the vacancy may close before the deadline if sufficient applications are received.